Neuroscience

Uncovering the Secrets of the Brain

Dulla lab discovers new function performed by nearly half of brain cells.

Learn more about Dr. Dulla's research.

Uncovering the Secrets of the Brain

Dulla lab discovers new function performed by nearly half of brain cells.

Learn more about Dr. Dulla's research.

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The Reijmers lab is probing how memories are stored and retrieved.

Read a recent paper from the Reijmers lab.

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The Yang lab is uncovering the mechanisms regulating astroglial - neuronal communication.

Read a recent paper from the Yang lab.

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The Rios lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms regulating energy homeostasis.

Read a recent paper from the Rios lab.

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Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Department of Neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine understands that diversity, equity, and inclusion are societal and scientific imperatives. The Department of Neuroscience is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and we are continually working to foster and maintain an infrastructure which supports all members of our community.

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Meet Our People

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Jamie Maguire, Professor

Jamie is the Kenneth and JoAnn G. Wellner Professor. Her group focuses on mechanisms mediating transitions between network and behavioral states.

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Sadi Quiñones, PhD Student

Sadi is a PhD student in the Neuroscience program. His thesis work in Chis Dulla's lab focuses on mechanisms involved in epilepsy.

Committed to Training Future Neuroscientists

The Department of Neuroscience coordinates neuroscience educational and research programs. Training postdoctoral fellows and graduate students is central to what we do.

Our department is the administrative home of the Neuroscience PhD program

Our faculty also participate in the graduate programs in Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology, Pharmacology & Drug Development.

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Neuro Events

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The department hosts the Tufts Neuroscience Seminar Series and a student/postdoc presentation series during the academic year.

We also sponsor an annual Neuroscience Retreat.

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CNR Core Facilities

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Our faculty supervise the activities of the Tufts Center for Neuroscience Research (CNR). The CNR supports core research facilities located within departmental space, that provide services to all research labs of the medical school and its affiliated hospitals.

Neuroscience Fund

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