The University of Connecticut offers advanced training in a wide range of neuroscience and related disciplines at the main campus in Storrs and the Health Center in Farmington. Neuroscience is key part of UConn's Core Research Initiatives, and over 70 faculty are actively engaged in the neuroscience research spanning molecular, cellular, circuits, systems, behavioral, cognitive, and computational neuroscience. Follow the links below for details about our different graduate programs and their affiliated faculty.

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1/29 PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Sally Seraphin

PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Sally Seraphin

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Torrey Life Sciences Building

On Wednesday, 1/29/25, Dr. Sally Seraphin will be here at UConn for our seminar series from Trinity College. Her talk will be titled “Deciphering Developmental Timing: Patterns of Gene Expression in a New Experimental Model System (Agalychnis callidryas) May Illuminate Stress-Mediated Early Maturation in Humans”

Contact Information:
Heather Hekkala
Educational Program Administrator
University of Connecticut
Physiology & Neurobiology
heather.hekkala@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3290

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2/19 PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Andres Grosmark

PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Andres Grosmark

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Torrey Life Sciences

On Wednesday, 2/19/25, Dr. Andres Grosmark will be here at UConn for our seminar series from UConn Health. His talk title will be announced shortly.

Contact Information:
Heather Hekkala
Educational Program Administrator
University of Connecticut
Physiology & Neurobiology
heather.hekkala@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3290

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2/22 Kinds of Cognition Graduate Conference

Kinds of Cognition Graduate Conference

Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Contact Information:
utku.sonsayar@uconn.edu

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2/26 PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Marco Gallio

PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Marco Gallio

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Torrey Life Sciences Building

On Wednesday, 2/26/25, Dr. Marco Gallio will be here at UConn for our seminar series from Northwestern University. His talk title will be announced shortly.

Contact Information:
Heather Hekkala
Educational Program Administrator
University of Connecticut
Physiology & Neurobiology
heather.hekkala@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3290

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3/7 COGS Colloquia: Dr. Brian Boyd

COGS Colloquia: Dr. Brian Boyd

Friday, March 7th, 2025

04:00 PM

McHugh Hall

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3/12 PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Mitchell Roitman

PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Mitchell Roitman

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Torrey Life Sciences Building

On Wednesday, 3/12/25, Dr. Mitchell Roitman will be here at UConn for our seminar series from University if Illinois Chicago. His talk title will be announced shortly.

Contact Information:
Heather Hekkala
Educational Program Administrator
University of Connecticut
Physiology & Neurobiology
heather.hekkala@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3290

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3/26 PNB Seminar Series: Dr. David Wassarman

PNB Seminar Series: Dr. David Wassarman

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Torrey Life Sciences Building

On Wednesday, 3/26/25, Dr. David Wassarman will be here at UConn for our seminar series from University of Wisconsin-Madison. His talk title will be announced shortly.

Contact Information:
Heather Hekkala
Educational Program Administrator
University of Connecticut
Physiology & Neurobiology
heather.hekkala@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3290

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4/2 PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Melissa Chee

PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Melissa Chee

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Torrey Life Sciences Building

On Wednesday, 4/2/25, Dr. Melissa Chee will be here at UConn for our seminar series from Carleton University. Her talk title will be announced shortly.

Contact Information:
Heather Hekkala
Educational Program Administrator
University of Connecticut
Physiology & Neurobiology
heather.hekkala@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3290

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4/4 ECOM Speaker Series: Matthew Chrisman

ECOM Speaker Series: Matthew Chrisman

Friday, April 4th, 2025

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

ECOM Speaker Series will host Prof. Matthew Chrisman (University of Edinburgh).

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4/9 PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Gemma Louise Carvill

PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Gemma Louise Carvill

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Torrey Life Sciences Building

On Wednesday, 4/9/25, Dr. Gemma Louise Carvill will be here at UConn for our seminar series from Northwestern University. Her talk title will be announced shortly.

Contact Information:
Heather Hekkala
Educational Program Administrator
University of Connecticut
Physiology & Neurobiology
heather.hekkala@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3290

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4/23 PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Rebecca Seal

PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Rebecca Seal

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Torrey Life Sciences Building

On Wednesday, 4/23/25, Dr. Rebecca Seal will be here at UConn for our seminar series from University of Pittsburgh. Her talk title will be announced shortly.

Contact Information:
Heather Hekkala
Educational Program Administrator
University of Connecticut
Physiology & Neurobiology
heather.hekkala@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3290

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4/30 PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Timothy Spellman

PNB Seminar Series: Dr. Timothy Spellman

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Torrey Life Sciences Building

On Wednesday, 4/30/25, Dr. Timothy Spellman will be here at UConn for our seminar series from UConn Health. His talk title will be announced shortly.

Contact Information:
Heather Hekkala
Educational Program Administrator
University of Connecticut
Physiology & Neurobiology
heather.hekkala@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3290

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