Ependymal motile cilia in the cerebral ventricles, taken on a scanning electron microscope. Image by Neuroscience student Calvin Carter.
40x close up on the branching and boutons of the PDF positive neurons in both the optic lobes –image by Neuroscience student Arianna Lark.
Two University of Iowa doctoral students have received American Fellowships from the American Association of University Women for their work, and support of women in their fields.
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The Neuroscience Graduate Program congratulates Ryan Kelley (Greenlee lab, Neurosurgery) on his successful thesis defense... Read more
The Neuroscience Graduate Program congratulates Shane Johnson (Radley lab, Psychological and Brain Sciences) on his... Read more
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 curriculum is designed to provide a multidisciplinary foundation in the conceptual and methodological approaches to study of the nervous system, emphasizing original, independent student research.
The Neuroscience Program at the University of Iowa offers broad research opportunities with particular strength in areas including:
