UI faculty members discuss the new undergraduate neuroscience major approved by the state Board of Regents on June 28.
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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.
UI faculty members discuss the new undergraduate neuroscience major approved by the state Board of Regents on June 28.
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Neuroscience student Arianna Rigon successfully defended her thesis on July 13th. Arianna (center) is co-mentored by Michelle Voss, PhD (left), and Melissa Duff, PhD (right). Congratulations! ... Read more
The human brain is nimble. It can reorganize itself to learn new things, catalog memories, and even break old habits. So, what if our brains could be taught to suppress cravings, especially the... Read more
Dr. Christopher Benson has been named the Clinical Chief of Cardiology for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Benson is a Professor of Internal Medicine and of Pharmacology and Chief of... 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:
