The University of Maryland
Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Program in Neuroscience
Contact:
Michael T. Shipley, Ph.D.
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
20 Penn Street, HSF II, Room 251
Baltimore MD 21201
Telephone: (410) 706-3590
FAX: (410) 706-2512
Email: mshipley@umaryland.edu
WWW: http://neuroscience.umaryland.edu
Other Degrees Offered in the Program: Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D.
Program Established: 1976
Number of Faculty: 20
Number of Students: 8
U.S. Citizens: 70%
Female: 50%
Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years:
7
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program: 5
Program Description: The department is in the midst of significant growth and change under new leadership. Major research efforts in the areas of developmental neurobiology, chemical senses and neural networks have been added to existing strengths in cellular neurobiology and reproductive biology. A wide variety of research opportunities is made possible by extensive collaboration among departmental faculty and neuroscientists in other departments and at other institutions. Departmental faculty investigate questions from the molecular to the system levels, from gene expression through assembly and maintenance of specialized cell-membrane domains to development, function and plasticity of neuronal networks. Our Faculty apply contemporary molecular, physiological and anatomical techniques at the light and EM level. Graduate students are encouraged to investigate critical biological questions by applying a broad range of approaches.
Graduate programs lead to the Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees. The program of study is uniquely tailored to individual student needs to establish a foundation of molecular and cellular biology with a minimum of required coursework. In addition, courses in neuroscience, developmental neurobiology, the structure-function of membranes, ion channels, synaptic transmission, imaging and reproductive physiology and endocrinology are available as well as journal clubs in neuroscience, membrane biology and reproductive biology. The department plans to offer additional courses in the analysis of neural networks, and it is launching innovative mini-courses that focus on scientific writing and preparation of grant applications to further prepare students to become competitive scientists. Our departmental journal clubs stimulate critical analysis of the literature.
Students begin research early. Short lab rotations and faculty seminars facilitate appropriate student-faculty matching. Students take advantage of existing collaborations among faculty members and are encouraged to stimulate new collaborations in pursuit of their research objectives.
Admissions Requirements:
How to Apply: Contact the Department by mail or by email to obtain an application packet. The email address is: lfitzpat@umaryland.edu.
Annual Tuition and Fees: All students admitted to the program have tuition and fees waived.
Approximate Cost of Living Per Year: $9,700
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: Single: $2,370; Double: $1,640
Day-Care Facilities and Costs Per Month: Private facilities located near the campus.
How to Apply: Automatic
Last revised April 2003
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