The Neuroscience PhD program at UTSA is a diverse and inclusive research community. We provide trainees with cutting-edge research opportunities and professional development to ensure that students achieve their career goals.
Neuroscience PhD Program Research
Brain Disorders
From molecular to human neuroscience, our researchers use an innovative array of cutting-edge tools to study brain disorders such as neurodegenerative diseases, epilepsy, substance use disorders, and mental health disorders.
Computational Neuroscience
Our researchers combine abstract and biophysical modeling with theories and experiments to undercover the underlying functional principles that us to understand the brain as a computer.
Electrical Signaling
Our researchers use a variety of recording apporaches ranging from brain slice electrophysiology to in vivo recordings to study the factors regulating electrical activity in neurons and the corresponding effects on neural circuits and behavior.
Sensory Processing
Our researchers examine the neural signals involved with sensory processing, cognition, and language using cutting edge techniques in rodent models and humans.
Stem Cells & Development
Our researchers study induced pluripotent stem cells, organoids, and epigenetic programming to identify the cellular and molecular signals involved with neuronal development.