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The program provides a rich experience in neuroscience. In the first month, students are exposed to neuroscience laboratory techniques, contemporary neuroscience research in seminar and lecture formats; in ethics using case studies; in survival skills such as grant writing, teaching, and public speaking, using a lecture and workshop formats. In a second optional month students may apply to work full time in a research laboratory at the MBL, especially those funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. The program is targeted to groups underrepresented in neuroscience to increase the probability of professional success, although applications from any qualified student who is interested in the SPINES curriculum are welcome.
This is a full fellowship program; all costs of attending the course, including travel, housing, and meals at MBL are covered by the National Institute of Mental Health and MBL.
2007 Course Faculty & Lecturers:
Steven Arriaga, University of Texas at San Antonio
Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Wellesley College
James Bower, University of Texas San Antonio
Edward Castaneda, Arizona State University
Anne Etgen, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Tom Fox, Harvard Medical School
Daniel Johnston, University of Texas at Austin
Joe Martinez, University of Texas San Antonio
Barbie McGirt, Office of the Polar Sciences
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, Johns Hopkins University
Robert Savage, Williams College
Ann Stuart, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
James Townsel, Meharry Medical College
Keith Trujillo, California State University San Marcos
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