Interdisciplinary Training in the Neurosciences

The USC Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP) is the only university-wide PhD program at USC. NGP students and faculty come from a variety of academic backgrounds to study questions spanning the spectrum of modern neuroscience research. We provide a highly supportive, research-intensive training experience designed to prepare students for a variety of successful careers. Learn more »

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7 USC professors join prestigious ranks of AAAS fellows
March 27, 2025 Peer election to the American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes the scholars for pioneering research that holds the potential to …
Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men? (The New York Times)
February 25, 2025 By understanding the reasons, scientists, including NGP's Dr. Berenice Benayoun, hope to help both sexes age better. Read more here.
USC CANDLE establishes Innovation Lab with major grant from Bezos Family Foundation
February 24,2025 Led by NGP's Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, this groundbreaking initiative will explore how cutting-edge neuroscience can be integrated into classroom practices to foster …
USC-led study finds potential new drug target for Alzheimer’s disease
February 10, 2025 Researchers, led by NGP's Dr. Hussein Yassine, used a combination of animal models, human brain tissue and molecular analysis to reveal a …

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