Neuroscience Graduate Group
Welcome to the NGG
The Neuroscience Graduate Group (NGG) is an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, part of the Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS) program at the University of Pennsylvania and is closely associated with the Mahoney Institute of Neurological Sciences (MINS) . The NGG trains students who are expert in one area, but also have a strong background in other areas of neuroscience and related fields. Our students take core and advanced courses in neuroscience and related courses in other disciplines. Students receive cross-disciplinary training in many cutting edge areas of basic and clinical neuroscience by performing thesis research with one of more than 100 faculty from 32 academic departments in the schools of Medicine, Arts and Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, and the associated Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
NGG faculty study a broad spectrum of questions in basic and clinical neuroscience, including in the areas of developmental, cell and molecular, systems, behavioral, cognitive and computational neuroscience as well as many other areas of research.
The NGG has a long history of training doctoral students for independent research, teaching and other careers in neuroscience. This year, we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary (click here to view video of the NGG student tribute to our outgoing Chair, Mikey Nusbaum, and click here to view photos of the party!).
It is a privilege to work with a team of committed faculty and staff to deliver "couture" training in neuroscience, tailored to each student's strengths, needs and career goals.
Rita Balice-Gordon
NGG Chair
