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Why choose Georgetown University?
Why choose Georgetown University?
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IPN has 50 Ph.D. students investigating topics ranging from glial activation, neuron signaling, and dendritic spine plasticity, to mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and traumatic brain injury, to systems of face recognition, word reading, and interpretation of sounds. Our Ph.D. students actively participate in organizing our program and teaching courses, and they have an excellent record of publishing manuscripts and receiving grants. Georgetown University also offers a MS in Integrative Neuroscience, providing students with a comprehensive neuroscience education.
Our faculty members are from various departments at Georgetown University and neighboring institutions. We have strong programs in neurodegeneration, examining molecular mechanisms of pathogenic processes, and cognitive neuroscience, investigating development, language, memory, social interactions, and impairments of these systems. A specific training program is available for students interested in neural injury and plasticity and translational biomedical science. It is also possible for our students to apply for a concentration in cognitive science.
Our mission is to educate our trainees to be excellent neuroscientists, lifelong learners, and responsible, active participants in the global scientific community. The success of our alumni in diverse scientific career paths gives us great pride and demonstrates their commitment to be stewards of the discipline of neuroscience while living generously in service to the community.
Georgetown University IPN students, Zachary Colon and Matthew Nelson, at the Neuroscience Department booth at the 2024 Society for Neuroscience Conference in Chicago. Students enjoy visiting conferences to give talks, learning new information at neuroscience events, sharing about their program experience with interested applicants.
Uncovering Factors That Drive Depression After a Stroke
Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience faculty member Peter Turkeltaub is the senior author of a new stroke recovery study focused on stroke survivors with a history of aphasia.…
October 23rd, 2024
Photos: Doctoral Students Convene for Student Research Day 2024
Doctoral students from across Biomedical Graduate Education came together to present and discuss their work at the annual Student Research Day, hosted by the Georgetown Medical Center Graduate Student…
October 16th, 2024
“For applicants, I recommend taking the time to understand your motivations and how your experiences have influenced your research interests and career goals.”…
September 30th, 2024
“Take some time to reflect. I was asked a lot why I wanted to pursue a doctoral program and at times I even questioned it myself… It’s all about telling your story.”…
September 30th, 2024