The Neuroscience concentration curriculum leads to the M.S. or Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences degree, with the majority of students obtaining a Ph.D. Pre-doctoral requirements of the program are one year of BSGP core curriculum followed by an individualized program of upper level courses and scientific research in the laboratory of a BSGP-approved faculty mentor. Students in the Neuroscience concentration will conduct their research studies under the mentorship of a faculty member or an affiliated faculty member of the Department of Neurosciences, an academic unit of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the nervous system and to the comprehensive education and training of students in the neurosciences. Research laboratories of faculty members and affiliated faculty members of the Department of Neurosciences conduct investigations in the fundamental areas of neuroscience, focusing on four main areas of study:
In addition or as part of the requirements for their respective PhD programs, trainees must complete the following courses:
Alcohol Research Journal Club (BMSB 243 - fourth Monday of every month during the academic year from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.): This journal club functions as a focal meeting point for trainees and training faculty as well as other scientists (i.e. postdoctoral fellows, medical students, technicians, etc.) interested in alcohol research. Trainees are expected to present a recent paper on alcohol research at least once a year.
Alcohol Research Retreat (May of every year): The retreat will consist of presentations in which students, post-docs and other investigators can present new data about their alcohol research. In addition, a seminar will be presented by a prominent alcohol researcher (e.g., any of the members of our external advisory panel). At the end of the retreat, the training grant steering committee and the external advisory panel will evaluate student progress.
National Research Service Award (NRSA) proposal submission: Students are required to submit this type (or an equivalent type) of predoctoral fellowship application during the second year of the program. The intention of this requirement is to assist the students in building a strong foundation in grant writing, which will increase their chances for success in obtaining extramural funding in the future. Additionally, the fellowship application serves as the basis of the student’s written portion of the comprehensive examination.
In addition or as part of the requirements for their respective PhD programs, trainees must complete the following courses:
Alcohol Research Journal Club (BMSB 243 - fourth Monday of every month during the academic year from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.): This journal club functions as a focal meeting point for trainees and training faculty as well as other scientists (i.e. postdoctoral fellows, medical students, technicians, etc.) interested in alcohol research. Trainees are expected to present a recent paper on alcohol research at least once a year.
Alcohol Research Retreat (May of every year): The retreat will consist of presentations in which students, post-docs and other investigators can present new data about their alcohol research. In addition, a seminar will be presented by a prominent alcohol researcher (e.g., any of the members of our external advisory panel). At the end of the retreat, the training grant steering committee and the external advisory panel will evaluate student progress.
National Research Service Award (NRSA) proposal submission: Students are required to submit this type (or an equivalent type) of predoctoral fellowship application during the second year of the program. The intention of this requirement is to assist the students in building a strong foundation in grant writing, which will increase their chances for success in obtaining extramural funding in the future. Additionally, the fellowship application serves as the basis of the student’s written portion of the comprehensive examination.
Mailing Address
School of Medicine Research Education Office
MSC08-4560
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: (505) 272-1887
Fax: (505) 272-8738
Email: SOMREO@salud.unm.edu
Physical Location:
UNM Health Sciences Center (North Campus)
Reginald Heber Fitz Hall (Building 211)
Room B61