Vanderbilt
Graduate Training in Neuroscience:
Apply
to the Molecular/Cellular Track via the IGP
Apply
to the Systems/Cognitive Track via the Graduate
School
Two Neuroscience tracks/three
paths (areas of focus) are offered within the Vanderbilt
Brain Institute Neuroscience graduate program. The
Systems and Cognitive track emphasizes neural systems
and global brain function, while the Cellular and Molecular
track stresses genetic, molecular and cellular approaches
to understanding brain function and disease.
The Molecular
Track curriculum, process of qualifying
as a doctoral candidate, and training faculty provide
doctoral training emphasizing neurogenetics and genetic
dissection of neural development, molecular aspects
of synapse formation and plasticity, structure and
regulation of ion channels and transporters, targeting
and signal transduction, psychotropic drug action,
the molecular basis of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative
disorders, and targeted gene disruption in transgenic
animals to ascertain the function of neural genes and
establish disease models.
The Systems
Track curriculum, process of qualifying
as a doctoral candidate, and training faculty provide
doctoral training emphasizing cognitive neuroscience,
sensory-motor systems, neuroimaging, neural development,
synaptic plasticity, neurobiological basis of neuropsychiatric
and neurodegenerative disorders,and targeted gene disruption
in transgenic animals to ascertain the function of
neural genes and establish disease models.
Additional Vanderbilt Brain Institute Neuroscience Graduate
Program activities are designed to facilitate the development
of knowledge and skills critical to a research career,
including teaching,
comprehensive knowledge of research literature, grants
writing, developing excellent communications
skills, and acquiring a scholarly neuroscience background
through attendance in seminars,
journal clubs, and similar events. The Neuroscience
Student Organization unites trainees from
across campus, providing opportunities to present research,
share critical information, and develop a network of
friends and future colleagues.
Interested parties should inquire with Roz Johnson
Roz Johnson, Interdisciplinary Program Coordinator,
Vanderbilt Brain Institute, U-1205
Medical Center North, Vanderbilt University School
of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232-2050 |
