About the Department A leader in neuroscience research and training
Welcome to the University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience, the second-oldest neuroscience department in the country. For more than five decades, our faculty and trainees have advanced understanding of the nervous system through innovative research and training the next generation of neuroscientists.
A Message From the Chair, Jen Bizon, Ph.D.
Welcome to the University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience. Brain disorders are among the greatest health challenges facing society today. Our mission is to advance our understanding of both the normal and disordered nervous system to promote brain health and combat neural disease. Our research encompasses all levels of analysis, spanning from the individual molecule to complex systems that support behavior. Diverse expertise and a collaborative atmosphere together create a dynamic and stimulating training environment for those interested in pursuing careers in the neuroscience field.
Who We Are
Our primary faculty members lead internationally recognized research programs in neurological injury and neurodegeneration; brain aging and cognition; and neuropsychiatric disease and substance use disorders. Department of Neuroscience labs annually contribute well over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts to the field. Moreover, with our neurology partners, the Department of Neuroscience consistently ranks in the top five among public universities in NIH funding. Members of our department lead the NIH-funded specialized T32 training program and multiple centers and institutes across UF.
Our Department Credo
We are the Department of Neuroscience. We are dedicated to personal and institutional excellence, using focus and rigor to achieve high-impact discoveries. We dream big. We participate in collaborative and goal-oriented training. We are respectful, honest and unique in background, thought and action. We create an environment that encourages balance and achievement of personal success. We are life-long learners. We reframe and face challenges as opportunities and never give up. Join us and make an impact on brain health.
6 The only academic health center in the United States with six different health-related colleges located on a contiguous site.
20+ Active Labs Accepting Graduate Students
15+ Million Total active grants
50+ Graduate faculty members
WHAT WE DO
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Imagine
Imagine a world in which Alzheimer’s and psychiatric diseases don’t exist, and full recovery from stroke and spinal cord injuries is the norm. With that future in mind, our mission is to improve brain health and treatments for neurological disease through fundamental discovery.
Our Team
Primary Faculty
Meet our accomplished faculty members and discover their research areas.
Affiliate Faculty
Meet our accomplished affiliate faculty members and discover their research areas.
Administration
Meet our department’s administrative staff. These experienced professionals, including staff and grant personnel, are here to serve you and support your academic and career goals.
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Future Neuroscientists Start Here
Ready to take your passion for the brain to the next level? The University of Florida’s neuroscience programs offer unparalleled opportunity to train at one of the nation’s top institutions. Whether you choose to pursue your PhD, participate in one of our other research-intensive programs, or study online, you'll receive the same world-class education, guided by expert faculty who are dedicated to your success. With cutting-edge research, flexible learning options and a supportive academic community, UF is the perfect place to launch your career in neuroscience. Click the links to learn more about each academic program, fill out an application or contact us with questions. This is your chance to shape the future of brain science, and there’s no better place to do it than at UF!
OUR History
50 Years in the Making
Established in December 1970, the University of Florida Department of Neuroscience was one of the first departments in the country to specialize in this interdisciplinary field of medical science. Our success wouldn’t be possible without curious, motivated students. We love your brain. And we think it would love studying at UF.
