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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
Emily Bayer and Abigail Russo are the winners of the 2019 Kavli Institute Award for Distinguished Research in Neuroscience
GW Study Will Examine Molecular Mechanisms of Male Bias in Autism
WASHINGTON (July 19, 2018) — Neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability are more prevalent in males than females. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms of why this difference occurs remain a mystery.