Welcome
We offer a diverse set of research and academic experiences that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience. Over one hundred faculty from two campuses combine coursework and experiential learning in basic, clinical and translational science, providing an exceptionally broadly based education.
We also foster an atmosphere of collaboration between investigators, theorists, and experimentalists, where students learn the value of a problem-oriented approach to research. Guidance and mentorship are an integral part of the Columbia experience.
We invite you to learn more about the Columbia University Doctoral Program in Neurobiology and Behavior.
The Doctoral Program in Neurobiology and Behavior trains its students in the exploration of the nervous system at the level of molecules, cells, development, circuits and systems, theory, and behavior.
Each entering student in the doctoral program interacts closely with program co-directors and program faculty during orientation, first semester courses, personal meetings, and a series of lab rotations.
The mentors at Columbia that participate in the Neurobiology and Behavior training program are both exceptionally accomplished and highly collegial. Learn more about faculty research interests by exploring these pages.
The breadth of opportunity in our program is enhanced by the fact that faculty mentors in the program have appointments across several different university departments.
News
Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium
We're excited to share that NB&B students Elom Amematsro and Michelle Stackmann will be presenting at the annual Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium at the Univ. of Utah - Department of Neurobiology this coming Monday May 22, 2023, from 9am to 3pm (MT).
Congrats, 2023 NB&B grads!
Congrats to our PhD and MD/PhD students whose degrees were conferred in the 2022-2023 academic year:
Marissa Applegate, Jack Bowler, Matthias Christenson, Malika Datta, Dan Kato, Sean Lim, Zhenrui Liao, Mohammadamin Nejatbakhshesfahan, Grace Paquelet, Jacob Portes, James Priestley, Lisa Randolph, Leslie Sibener, Gabe Stine
We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
Visit our Alumni page to see all of the exciting career paths our students take.
Columbia Access Neuroscience 2023
Columbia Access Neuroscience (CAN) is an informative two-day event for students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D in neuroscience. This year, we invited 16 students from around the country to Columbia, and prepare them for the process.
You can learn more about Columbia Access Neuroscience here.