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Welcome to the research guide for Neuroscience! This guide was originally created by Maya Lubarsky as part of the 2017-2019 Library Research Scholars Program. The guide has gone through changes over the years but it still a great tool for finding information for research, collecting articles for classes, and broadening your knowledge of Neuroscience. Each tab contains current and relevent resources for assisting you in collecting the best information for your project, interest, or research. 

 

• Undergraduate Neuroscience Home Page
• Miller School of Medicine Neuroscience Home Page
• Undergraduate B.S. in Neuroscience Bulletin

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Nature Neuroscience: Publishes content that elaborates on significant advances in neuroscience and cover topical issues.

Neuron: One of the most influential and relied upon journals in the field of neuroscience. It integrates biophysical, cellular, developmental, and molecular approaches with a systems approach to sensory, motor, and higher-order cognitive functions. 

Brain: Publishes landmark papers in clinical neurology and translational neuroscience since 1878.

GLIA: Publishes articles dealing with all aspects of glial structure and function.

Translational Stroke Research: Covers basic, translational, and clinical studies. It emphasizes novel approaches in order to help translate scientific discoveries from basic stroke research into the development of new strategies for prevention, assessment, treatment, and repair after stroke and other forms of neurotrauma.

Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism: The official journal of the International Society for Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism. It stands at the interface between basic and clinical neurovascular research, featuring experimental, theoretical, and clinical aspects of brain circulation, metabolism and imaging. 

Journal of Neuroscience: A multidisciplinary journal that publishes on a broad range of topics realted to thenervous system. 

Journal of Neurotrauma: A biweekly medical journal covering neurotraumas. The official journal of the National Neurotrauma Society and the International Neurotrauma Society. Focuses on the basic pathobiology of injury to the central nervous system.

Brain Research: Publishes papers reporting interdisciplinary investigations of the nervous system. Its scope is broad, ranging from cellular and molecular studies through systems neuroscience, cognition, and disease.

Experimental Neurology: Publishes original research in neuroscience with particular emphasis on novel findings in neural development, regeneration, plasticity and transplantation. Focuses on the basic mechanisms underlying neurological disorders.

Neuroscience began at the University of Miami in 1969 when there were faculty at UM engaged in research on the nervous system.

In 1991, the faculty members from Physiology, Pharmacology, Neurology, Psychology, Biology, and the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis created the Neuroscience PhD program, endorsed by Provost Dr. Luis Glaser, a neuroscientist. The program was approved by the Faculty Senate and the first Neuroscience Program at UM was born! It consisted of 14 different UM department faculty and was on the Medical, Marine, and Gables campuses. The first class began in 1992. Come 2018, there are 100 faculty members and 35 PhD students in the program. Dr. Nirupsa Chaudhari from the Department of Physiology is the Director of the program. It is governed by the Steering Committee of faculty from all three campuses.

Until 2000, there was no real “Neuroscience Program” for undergraduate students interested in brain and behavior. Those students were recommended to double major in Psychology and Biology under the “Psychobiology Major.” While 50-60 students were in the programmed major, there were no major features that bound the program together. So members of the Neuroscience PhD Program Steering Committee, Dr. Philip McCabe and Dr. John Bixby, worked with the College of Arts and Sciences to help create the Undergraduate Neuroscience Major on the Coral Gables Campus.

The first Undergraduate Neuroscience Program began in 2001. Dr. David Wilson (Biology) served as Director. At the time there were two tracks, a Pscyhobiology tract for students interested in cognitive and behavioral Neuroscience, and a Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience track. 68 students were enrolled the first year, and the program quickly grew to 192 students total, with a cap of 48 students per year to accommodate the Neuroscience Laboratory Course materials.

In 2003, Dr. McCabe took over as the director. Quickly, the cap was raised to 72 students per year, raising the enrollment in the program to 288 students! The two tracks were combined into one Neuroscience B.S. with one curriculum.

In 2014, 11 years later, Dr. McCabe stepped down as the Director and became the Chairman of the Psychology Department. Dr. Helen Bramlett became of the Director of the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program.

For more information on the forming of the Neuroscience Major:
Shalala, Donna, and Steven Green. University of Miami Faculty Senate Memorandum Neuroscience. 2001, https://fs.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/facultysenate/Documents/2001-Legislation/2001-10.pdf.                   

Information collected via an interview with Dr. Philip McCabe, Chairman of the Psychology Department, 2018.

• High Admissions Standards
• A FACT/FORUM Advising System in the form of two classes taken over the course of freshman year to introduce students to the major and prepare them for the track
• An emphasis on students performing faculty-supervised research
• Teaching of Neuroscience courses by medical school faculty
• Summer Research Fellowship Programs: The Louis Pope Undergraduate Summer Neuroscience Research Fellowships
• A close connection with the Miller School of Medicine and faculty
• A small class size with a senior Neuroscience Laboratory Course providing hands on interactive experience.

Information collected via an interview with Dr. Philip McCabe, Chairman of the Psychology Department, 2018.

Nu Rho Psi (NRP)
A national non-profit, grassroots National Honor Society founded in 2006 by neuroscientists around the country. The University of Miami’s Chapter, the Alpha Chapter, is the first NRP chapter in the state of Florida.
 
NRP offers UM students opportunities for networking, scholarships, and research in the field of neuroscience, as well as recognition for being a part of a national community of Neuroscientists. Some of their events include mixers and informational presentations to learn about neuroscience research around campus. They aim to provide students with research opportunities, mentorship and support at the local and national level.

To learn more about Nu Rho Psi Nationals.
Their Facebook is updated with events. 

Information collected in 2018 via interviews with Andrew Mudreac, Co-Founder, Roberto Efrain Diaz, Co-Founder and 2016 President, and Meghana Shownkeen, 2017 President.

UConnect
A peer-based undergraduate research platform. It facilitates positive networking by bringing together students who have research experience, students who wish to have research experience, and research professionals. They aim to:

1. Provide visibility and outreach for the various fields of research available at UM
2. Foster research conversations between students and research professionals
3. Connect undergraduates seeking research to faculty members through the Office of Undergraduate Research

They host events throughout the academic year including faculty panels, student networking forums, and information sessions. 

The organization can be contacted at uconnectum@gmail.com.
To learn more about UConnect. 
Their Facebook is updated with events.

Information collected in 2018 via interview with Layla Nassar, 2016-2018 President.

Psi Chi
Founded in 1929, it is the International Honor Society in Psychology created for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. The mission of Psi Chi is to produce a well-educated, ethical, and socially responsible member committed to contributing to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general.

To be eligible for an invitation, you must have a psychology or neuroscience major or minor, have completed nine credits in psychology, have a cumulative GPA of 3.5, and be in the top 35% of your class.

You are usually invited in the spring to become an inducted Psi Chi member. Even if you are not invited to become an inducted member, you are encouraged to attend meetings. Psi Chi also publishes a page in the undergraduate newsletter, which is published in August, October, January, March, and May.

The organization can be contacted at umiamipsichi@gmail.com. 
Their Facebook is updated with events.

Information collected in 2018 via interview with Caroline Reid, 2017 Secretary.

Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED)
An international pre-health honor society founded in 1926 that welcomes a variety of academic backgrounds. AED offers opportunities for intellectual and professional development, provides a forum for students with common interests, and extends a program of service to benefit the college/university community.

The University of Miami Florida Gamma Chapter strives to serve every member of the student body interested in a healthcare profession and enrich their undergraduate experience. This includes meetings that have a variety of healthcare professional guest speakers and volunteer opportunities such as the Ronald McDonald House, Camillus House, Project Downtown, and more. AED also participates in bigger events on campus such as Relay for Life.

National membership can be achieved by receiving enough points as a member for attending different events, taking at least 3 semesters of preprofessional studies, and have a science GPA of at least a 3.2. National membership allows for networking and scholarship opportunities.

The organization can be contacted at univmiamiaed@gmail.com.
More information can be found at http://umaed.org as well as their Facebook page.

Information collected in 2018 via interview with Michelle Buchbinder, 2017 Community Service and Activities Chair.

Neuroscience is a very diverse field. By pursuing an undergraduate major in Neuroscience, there are many career options that become available. From medical doctor, to dentist, to teacher, many fields can benefit from a Neuroscience background. When you study Neuroscience at UM you are learning both basic science skills and information, psychology information, and details about our nerves and the way our brains work. All this information can be useful in a variety of fields including but not limited to: 

• Audiology
• Biomedical Engineer
• Chiropractor
• Clinical Research Coordinator 
• Dentistry
• Endocrinologist 
• Genetic Counselor 
• Geneticist 
• Hospital Administration
• Laboratory Technician
• Laboratory Technologist 
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Scientist 
• Neurodiagnostic Technologist
• Neurologist     
• Neuropsychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist
• Neuroprosthetics
• Orthotist and Prosthetist
• Pharmacist
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Psychiatrist
• Speech Pathology
• Teaching
• Technical Writer
• Toxicologist
• Veterinarian

For more links and information on career opportunities visit:

• Undergraduate Neuroscience Major, Ohio State
• Traditional Neuroscience Careers, UT Dallas
• What Can I do with a Major in Neuroscience, Christopher Newport University 

• Undergraduate Neuroscience Faculty
• Graduate and Medical Neuroscience Faculty

The Society for Neuroscience: The Society for Neuroscience is an organization of scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and nervous system. Great for Neuroscience news, updates, and more!

The National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is an Institute within the NIH (National Institutes of Health). The mission of NINDS is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease. Great for news, updates, and information on neurological disorders and stroke. 

The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis: The Miami Project to Cure Paraylsis is the premier investigative research program conducting cutting edge discovery, translational, and clinical investigations targeting spinal cord and brain injuries.  The Miami Project has changed the landscape of knowledge and therapeutic strategies for spinal cord and traumatic brain injury.

Top Neuroscience Blogs: An index of the best Neuroscience Blogs from thousands on the web. Data is refreshed once a week. Collects blogs from around the world and different universities. 

"History of Neuroscience" by Mitchell Glickstein, 2008: An article with a thorough overview on major neuroscience scientific developments and the history of the field. This review traces the history of neuroscience from its origins to recent times.

"History of the Society for Neuroscience":  History of the creation and effects of the Society for Neuroscience. This is a story of how SfN created unity out of an enormous diversity of approaches and disciplinary traditions and a complicated narrative that involves numerous individuals, institutions, new technologies, new biological discoveries, and changing social, economic, and political contexts.

"Early History of Neuroscience" by Charles G. Gross, 1987: This article outlines some of the major developments in our understanding of nerve and brain function before the middle of the 19th century.