We seek to continue to grow the excellence of neuroscience research on the Indiana University Bloomington campus, preparing Ph.D. candidates to be stewards of the profession and leaders in the field.
Discover our four core research areasAmong Indiana University's many historic strengths is the Program in Neuroscience, which has been making innovative interdisciplinary connections since 1965, when it was established as one of the first of its kind in the U.S. Research from this program tackles issues from eliminating pain to constructing the human connectome to better understanding the mechanisms that shape human behavior. The Program in Neuroscience addresses health and mental wellness issues in the state of Indiana and far beyond.
Provost and Executive Vice President Lauren Robel
Neuroscience has emerged into an era of enormous growth with rapid discovery at levels that range from genes, neurons, neural circuits, computational models, behavior, cognition, and disease. Neuroscience seeks to understand how the brain and the nervous system function, biochemically and physiologically, in normal and disordered systems. It also asks: how does this function manifest as behavior?
To answer these and other questions, neuroscientists study all aspects of the brain and the nervous system. Theirs is an increasingly interdisciplinary science drawing on advances in other fields, including biology, mathematics, cognitive science, computer science, engineering, physics, philosophy, psychology, genetics, and medical sciences.
Please consider making a tax-exempt contribution to the Program in Neuroscience. Your support will help us continue in our efforts to support graduate students enrolled in our academic programs.
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