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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New study reveals age-related brain changes influence recovery after stroke
5/3/2024 A groundbreaking study published by a USC-led international consortium offers new insights into stroke recovery, revealing that age-related changes in brain white matter significantly …
Dementia prevention: How to reduce your risk
04/19/2024 From protecting your hearing to upping your fibre, here are the key lifestyle changes that could help stave off dementia. Featuring Dr. Hussein Yassine. …
4 USC faculty members named as fellows of prestigious science organization AAAS
4/18/2024 The council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science has elected USC faculty members Pinchas Cohen, Andrea Hodge, Jay Lieberman and Gaurav Sukhatme to …
Take it from the rats: A junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains
4/15/2024 Rats fed a diet full of fat and sugar in adolescence suffered memory impairment, USC researchers found. The study reinforces the important link between …

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