Neuroscience

Neuroscience is a major and minor that focuses on the study of the brain and nervous system.  The interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience requires familiarity with multiple disciplines, including biology, chemistry, computational science, physics, and psychology.  As a result, courses and laboratory experiences emphasize behavioral, cellular, molecular, cognitive, computational, pharmacological, and biophysical approaches.  

Co-Directors

  • Dr. Stephen Moelter (Psychology)
  • Dr. C. Nicole Sunnen (Biology)

Faculty Advisory Board

  • C. Nicole Sunnen, PhD, Co-Director Biology
  • Stephen Moelter, PhD, Co-Director Psychology
  • Adejare Adeboye, PhD Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Elia Eschenazi, PhD Physics
  • Gregory Theilman, DPT, Physical Therapy
  • Joseph McCleery, PhD Psychology

Affiliated Faculty 

Affiliated faculty have demonstrated a commitment to the program by teaching required or elective courses in the major or mentoring students in their laboratories.


  • Adejare Adeboye, PhD Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Elia Eschenazi, PhD Physics
  • Joseph McCleery, PhD, Psychology
  • Kenneth Myers, PhD, Biology
  • Stephen Moelter, PhD, Psychology
  • Margie Roos, DPT, Physical Therapy

  • Nikki Sunnen, PhD, Co-Director Biology
  • Shanaz Tejani, PhD, Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Gregory Theilman, DPT, Physical Therapy
  • Jennifer Tudor, PhD, Biology
  • Jason Wallach, PhD, Pharmacology & Toxicology

Undergraduate Major

Neuroscience 

Undergraduate Minor

Neuroscience