All course work is completed in the first two years, and students are expected to graduate within 4-5 years after matriculation. Ongoing research programs include analysis of RNA profiles in individual neurons, studies of single ion channels, intracellular signal transduction mechanisms, isolation and characterization of novel brain peptides, functional aspects of brain connectivity patterns, neuroendocrine mechanisms, behavioral studies, human neural imaging, drug abuse and the neurobiological underpinnings of nervous system diseases. Research facilities include complete image analysis systems, electrophysiological systems for patch-clamp analysis, equipment for studies of gene expression, peptide synthesis and analysis, scanning and transmission electron microscopes, tissue culture, and analysis of complex behaviors. Moderate compared to most cities. A wide range of housing is available, near the Uptown Campus and Medical Center.
Financial aid is also available.