The University of Iowa has a long tradition as a leading center for study of the nervous system and behavior, and for the training of graduate students in this area.

The interdisciplinary program in neuroscience promotes interaction among faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students, and fosters a congenial and collaborative environment for investigating the structure and function of the nervous system and its role in determining behavior.

UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Iowa Brain Bee Competition

    Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
    283 EMRB

    High School students register for the 2010 Iowa Brain Bee Competition.  The winner will receive $500 for expenses related to competing in the National Brain Bee.  Second and third place winers will receive $100 and $50, respectively.

    Click "Brain Awareness Week" for registration information.

  • Pathophysiology of Anorexia Nervosa

    Seminar series: 
    Neuroscience Seminar - Faculty Talk
    Laurie McCormick, M.D.
    Assistant Professor, Psychiatry
    Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    1117 MERF
  • "Developing a Cell Culture Model of MED12 Function: Insights and Challenges"

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    Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Location: 
    1117 MERF
  • TBA

    Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Location: 
    101 BBE
  • TBD

    Seminar series: 
    Neuroscience Seminar
    Melissa C. Duff Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
    Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    1117 MERF
  • TBA

    Seminar series: 
    Neuroscience Seminar - Faculty Talk
    Melissa Duff
    Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders
    Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    2189 MERF
  • TBA

    Seminar series: 
    Neuroscience Seminar - Guest Speaker
    Albert La Spada, M.D.. Ph. D., FACMG
    Professor & Division Head of Genetics, Pediatrics and Cellular & Molecular Medicine, University of California - San Diego, Skaggs School of Pharmacy
    Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    2117 MERF

“I came to Iowa from the east coast because I wanted to learn cutting-edge approaches to studying complex human behaviors, from investigators with a proven track record in cognitive neuroscience, in a supportive and extremely collaborative environment.”