The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Neural and Behavioral Science Program
Contact:
Dr. Mark Stewart
SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
Program in Neural & Behavioral Science
Box 29
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Telephone: (718) 270-1167
FAX: (718) 270-3103
E-Mail: mark.stewart@downstate.edu
WWW: http://www.hscbklyn.edu/grad
Program Established: 1967
Number of Faculty: 42
U.S. Citizens: 45%
Female: 33%
Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years: 11 Ph.D., 2 M.D./Ph.D.
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program: 6-7 years
Program Description: The graduate program in Neural and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY-Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn is an interdepartmental program involving seven departments and 42 faculty. At present, the program includes twenty-one students. Six of these are M.D./Ph.D. students.
The required courses are Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Neuroscience. Additional courses are available in electrophysiology, second messenger systems, cell physiology, pharmacology, the limbic system, development, anatomical methods, primate behavior, and courses in other graduate programs. All students have a tuition waver and stipends of up to $20,500.
The largest concentrations of research are in hippocampus/cortex, mathematical modeling and development. Hippocampal/cortical studies involve studies in molecular biology, cell and synaptic biology, (especially protein kinase C, inhibitory mechanisms, and intracellular calcium), in vivo generation of slow waves, spatial behavior in behaving animals, and mathematical modeling. Mechanisms of epilepsy and anoxic damage are studied along with normal states. Many collaborations exist between these faculty. Developmen studies involve growth factors, function of autonomic nervous system, amphibian visual system, neurotransmitter phenotype specificity, hypothalamus, Schwann cells in periphery, and the effect of cocaine. Other work is on chemical senses, autonomic nervous system, primate behavior, reptilian behavior, endorphins, genetics of alcoholism, protein kinase C, glycoproteins and proteoglycans, evoked potentials, and the nicotinic receptor.
Admission Requirements:
How, or Where to Apply: Require hard copy for signature deadline for application is 5:1; apply directly to Graduate School.
Annual Tuition and Fees Costs: $5280-$8771
Approximate Cost of Living Per Year: $14,00
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: Housing available, $3,380/9 months
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: Minimum stipend level is $21,748
How, if Necessary to Apply: Applicants are automatically considered for stipend.
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