The Graduate Program in Neuroscience (GPN) at the University of Minnesota is a large interdisciplinary PhD program, made up of over 125 faculty members. Our goal is to provide students with a broad and deep understanding of Neuroscience, ranging from the molecular and genetic level to computational. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, our program is a highly collaborative and collegial environment in which to train.
SAVE THE DATES! OUR RECRUITING VISITS THIS YEAR ARE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7 AND 8 WITH FACULTY VISITS ON THE 7th AND SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY FEBRUARY 8-10, WITH FACULTY VISITS ON THE 10th.
SPECIAL NEWS! Dr. Brian Sweis, won the Donald B Lindsley Prize for his outstanding thesis in the area of general behavioral neuroscience. “The Society recognizes the innovative work in Dr. Sweis’s thesis that advances our understanding of how the brain processes information during decision making and how these processes are affected by addiction,” said Diane Lipscombe, SfN President. https://www.sfn.org/publications/latest-news/2019/10/19/society-for-neur...
Congratulations Brian!
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We are an interdisciplinary program, with a productive and engaged faculty, committed to providing a supportive environment so that students can achieve their full potential. | Our faculty are from 30 different departments and have a wide range of research interests and expertise. A complete list of faculty can be found here. | We support a number of programs that bring neuroscience into the community, such as Brain Awareness Week, Brains at the State Fair, and the Minnesota State Brain Bee. |
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