Cognition and Behavior
Cognition and Behavior is a fascinating field that seeks to understand the neural basis of behavior and cognition. It combines the study of neural systems and circuits with behavioral and cognitive approaches, helping us to better understand how the brain works with our thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Brent Doiron
Chair, Committee on Computational Neuroscience
Joseph Fink
Aaron Fox
Melina Hale
Dean of the College
Sarah Keedy
Andrea King
Sarah London
Chair, Integrative Neuroscience Program
Daniel Margoliash
John Maunsell
Director, Neuroscience Institute
Howard Nusbaum
Director, Chicago Center for Practical Wisdom
Cellular and Molecular
It focuses on the study of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the structure and function of the nervous system. It involves investigating the fundamental processes that occur within individual neurons and the interactions between neurons, as well as the mechanisms that govern neural development, plasticity, and disease.
Robert Carrillo
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Basic Science
Aaron Fox
Christopher M. Gomez
William Green
Melina Hale
Dean of the College
Robert Ho
Richard Kraig
Paschalis Kratsios
Co-Director of Center for Motor Neuron Disease
Jason MacLean
Director of Undergraduate Studies in Neuroscience
Eduardo Perozo
Director, Center for Mechanical Excitability
Raymond Roos
Co-Director of Center for Motor Neuron Disease
Eric Schwartz
Betty Soliven
Rong Grace Zhai
Computation and Theory
Computation and Theory is an interdisciplinary field that combines computer science, mathematics, and neuroscience to study the brain and its functions. It uses computational models to simulate brain processes and provides insights into how the brain processes information and how it can be affected by certain conditions or diseases.
Yali Amit
Edward Awh
Chair, Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Program
Brent Doiron
Chair, Committee on Computational Neuroscience
John Maunsell
Director, Neuroscience Institute
Howard Nusbaum
Director, Chicago Center for Practical Wisdom
Steven Shevell
Rong Grace Zhai
Development and Plasticity
Developmental and Plasticity is a branch of cognitive neuroscience that focuses on how the brain changes and adapts in response to experiences during development. It explores how early experiences shape the neural circuits that underlie behavior and cognition, and how these circuits can be modified throughout the lifespan.
Robert Carrillo
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Basic Science
William Green
Kate Keenan
Richard Kraig
Sarah London
Chair, Integrative Neuroscience Program
Jason MacLean
Director of Undergraduate Studies in Neuroscience
Daniel Margoliash
Howard Nusbaum
Director, Chicago Center for Practical Wisdom
Translational and Clinical
It aims to understand the neural basis of various diseases and disorders affecting the brain and nervous system. It combines the study of neural systems and circuits with clinical and pathological approaches, helping us to gain insights into the causes, mechanisms, and potential treatments of these conditions.
Issam Awad
Director, Neurovascular Surgery
Joseph Fink
Christopher M. Gomez
William Green
Sarah Keedy
Richard Kraig
Paschalis Kratsios
Co-Director of Center for Motor Neuron Disease
James Mastrianni
Douglas Nordli
Raymond Roos
Co-Director of Center for Motor Neuron Disease
Sangram Sisodia
Betty Soliven
Rong Grace Zhai
Systems and Circuits
It studies the nervous system and its circuits to better understand how they function together to generate behavior and cognition. It explores the complex interactions between neurons and brain regions, shedding light on the fundamental mechanisms underlying our thoughts, actions, and feelings.
Edward Awh
Chair, Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Program
Robert Carrillo
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Basic Science
Brent Doiron
Chair, Committee on Computational Neuroscience
Melina Hale
Dean of the College
Sarah Keedy
Richard Kraig
Sarah London
Chair, Integrative Neuroscience Program
Jason MacLean
Director of Undergraduate Studies in Neuroscience
Daniel Margoliash
John Maunsell
Director, Neuroscience Institute
Howard Nusbaum
Director, Chicago Center for Practical Wisdom
