Contact:
Zaven Kaprielian
1410 Pelham Parkway
Room 616
Bronx, NY 10461
Telephone: (718) 430-2162
FAX: (718) 430-8821
E-Mail: kapriel@aecom.yu.edu
URL: http://www.kenndey.aecom.yu.edu/neuroscience
Other Degrees Offered in the Program: M.D.-Ph.D.
Program Established: 1957
Number of Faculty: 60
Number of Students: 35
U.S. Citizens: 66%
Female: 50%
U.S. Underrepresented Minorities: 35%
Native American: 15%
African American: 10%
Hispanic: 10%
Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years:
10
Average Number of Years Taken to Complete the Program:
5
Number of Faculty Supervising Graduate Theses: 25
Program Description: The Department of Neuroscience provides an interdisciplinary atmosphere for examining aspects of neuroscience ranging from sub-cellular to cognitive processes. Principal strengths include studies combining molecular genetics and biophysical techniques to examine specialized membrane channels and cell-cell interactions in the morphogenesis and differentiation of neurons. Additional broad areas of interest include the role of neurotrophic factors in neuronal preservation and axon guidance, neurogenesis in the developing nervous system, the regulation of glutamate receptor gene expression, and cellular pathogenesis in genetic models of neuronal diseases. On a systems level., studies include examination of the distribution and sequence of neocortical activation in humans and monkeys and the interactions of functional neuro-imaging and electrophysiologic indices of neural activation. The Department includes broad representation from clinical scientists which foster "translational research" at every level.
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree with one-year courses including laboratory work in biology, physics and chemistry. Course such as cell biology and biochemistry are strongly recommended. Admission decision is made after careful consideration of transcripts, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and specific research goals.
How, or Where to Apply: Request application from:
Assistant Director
Ms. Sheila Cleeton
Sue Golding Division of Medical Science
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461
E-mail: cleeton@aecom.yu.edu
web: http://www.aecom.yu.edu/home/sggd
Annual Tuition and Fees Costs: Academic costs are covered for all graduate students.
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: Student apartments are available in three 27-story tower located opposite the medical school. The average monthly rent is $275 for a shared apartment.
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: The graduate program is largely supported by training grants available to US citizens and permanent residents. Students entering for the 2004-2005 academic year receive a stipend of $25,000. In addition, coverage of tuition and fees (including health insurance) totaling $31,963 per year is provided. In the absence of other means of support, comparable financial aid for students who are not US citizens or permanent residents can usually be provided.
Last revised July 2004
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