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Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology

  • Fully supported PhD program with a focus in neuroscience
  • Multiple recipients of National Research Service Awards (PhD-student training fellowships)
  • MS degree offered in anatomical sciences and neurobiology
  • 17 full time and 15 affiliate faculty members
  • World-class investigators in basic and translational science
  • Award-winning educators
  • Nationally ranked 27 in NIH funding
  • Federally- and privately-funded research labs
  • Home of the NIH-funded Kentucky Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (KYINBRE)
  • Membership and collaborative ties with Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (KSCIRC)
  • Strong department and school-wide programs for promoting inclusive excellence

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About Us
World-class investigators in basic and traditional sciences, award-winning educators, federally and privately funded research labs, strong department and school wide programs for belonging, access and engagement, BRIMR Rankings of NIH - #27 for 2023
Academics and Programs
PhD program with a focus in neuroscience, MS degree offered in anatomical sciences and instruction, professional instruction in SOM and dentistry, participating member of the School of Interdisciplinary & Graduate Studies and the MD/PhD program
Research
Sensory systems, neural injury and repair, development and plasticity, anatomical sciences and instruction, neuroscience analytics and outcomes research, comparative anatomy and evolution, Willed Body Program, fresh tissue lab
Community
Welcome student picnic, seminars in neurosciences, student-faculty lunches, student sponsored seminars and presentations, Research!Louisville, Neuroscience Day sponsored by Louisville Society for Neuroscience chapter, Brain Days at KY Science Center
Alumni and Giving
Our alumni are the leaders in the field and play a vital role in advancing our mission. The ASNB department and the Willed Body Program depend on the generous support and contributions of alumni and other members of the community.

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