Graduates of the program are well-equipped for successful careers across the academic and non-academic scientific spectrum, including, but not limited to, electrophysiology, molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, stem cell research, neuroimaging, behavioral neuroscience, computational neuroscience, drug development, and public policy.
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MedNeuro Program
Students in the Medical Neuroscience Graduate Program undertake a core curriculum that encompasses multiple levels of study, including molecular mechanisms, cells, systems, behavior, translational neuroscience and diseases of the nervous system.
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PhD Training
Students in the Medical Neuroscience Graduate Program pursuing a PhD have the freedom to explore several research areas through various lab rotations.
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MD/PhD Training
Physician-scientist students on the MD/PhD track at IU School of Medicine can earn a PhD through the Medical Neuroscience program at Stark Neurosciences Research Institute.
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Medical Neuroscience Minor
Students in other IU School of Medicine or IUPUI graduate programs may select a minor in Medical Neuroscience.
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Student Life
Students in the neuroscience graduate program can access support and resources through IU School of Medicine and Stark Neurosciences Research Institute.
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Student Spotlight
Students in the Medical Neurosciences Graduate Program share about their current projects, faculty mentors, hobbies and accolades from their studies.
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Message from the Directors
Hear about the benefits and expectations of the Medical Neuroscience Graduate Program from our faculty leadership.
Learning Environment
The training environment includes strong faculty-student interactions and strong cross department-discipline interactions. This program facilitates a collaborative culture—a vital component of today’s interdisciplinary nature of biomedical science research. The Stark Neurosciences Research Institute training facility is located in a state-of-the-art research building, which is adjacent to the clinical neuroscience departments.
Medical Neuroscience Graduate Program Contacts
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Adrian L. Oblak, PhD
Associate Professor of Radiology & Imaging Sciences
Co-Director, MedNeuro Program