The faculty in NeuroICE are actively involved in the teaching of graduate and medical student courses in a wide range of scientific topics. A NeuroICE journal club and regular seminar series contribute to the scientific environment. Our faculty is young and energetic and deeply committed to both research and education. You’ll be surrounded by excellence in the classroom and laboratory.

A high faculty-student ratio ensures that students interact closely with faculty advisers during dissertation research. At the same time, you'll be part of a graduate medical environment that includes more than 300 Ph.D. students enrolled in the basic science departments of the School of Medicine, and a comparable number of graduate students enrolled in the adjacent School of Public Health.

A Tradition of Creative Inquiry

The roots of this tradition date back to the founding of The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The opening of the Hospital in 1889, followed by the School of Medicine in 1893, marked the beginnings of an enterprise that would unite a university, medical school, and teaching hospital for the first time in America. Intrinsic to this new concept was the idea that discourses between various specialties is integral to advancing the science of medicine. The dynamic atmosphere created by this belief continues today, and has kept Hopkins continually in the forefront of biological research, medical education, and clinical medicine for more than a century.

Ph.D. Programs
The Faculty of NeuroICE participate in a variety of different graduate programs sponsored by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Use these links to obtain further information about all of the Graduate Programs, or to Download Applications for Graduate Study at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology (BCMB)
This graduate program is a collaborative effort of all basic science departments in the School of Medicine. with over 100 faculty from six departments, BCMB offers training in molecular and cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, immunology, developmental biology, physiology, neuroscience, structural biology and related biomedical sciences. Go to Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology (BCMB) Graduate Program Homepage

Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM)
Provides training in the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human diseases. Go to Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) Graduate Program Homepage

Neuroscience
Provides training in molecular, cellular and developmental systems, and cognitive neuroscience. Go to Neuroscience Graduate Program Homepage

Physiology
The graduate program provides an integrative training by bringing together diverse disciplines in an effort to understand the functioning of living organisms.
Go to Physiology Graduate Program Homepage

Neurobiology of Disease Training Program
Startling breakthroughs in molecular biology and basis neuroscience have defined the cause of many diseases of the nervous system and are transforming the practice of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Basic research is giving new information on how the brain works and how brain injury occurs-and how it can be prevented or improved. Recognizing the exciting opportunities now available to better understand nervous system function and to design new treatment for neurological disease, an interdepartmental Neurobiology of Disease Training Program was developed.
Go to Neurobiology Training Program Homepage

MD/Ph.D Program
The mission of the combined MD/PhD programs to train medical scientists for positions in academic medicine. At least 10% of each Johns Hopkins Medical School class pursues the combined degree that includes both the standard medical school curriculum and graduate training through one of the basic science departments. Two NeuroICE faculty hold the combined degree and all NeuroICE faculty are actively involved in the training of MD/PhD students. Incoming MD/PhD students are encouraged to contact NeuroICE faculty members for information about research opportunities. Go to MD/Ph.D Program Homepage

MD Program
NeuroICE faculty are involved in the pre-clinical and clinical education of medical students. Our faculty participate as lecturers and small group leaders in first and second year courses covering basic topics in neuroscience and developmental biology. The medical school curriculum also provides opportunities for students to pursue research and NeuroICE encourages students to inquire about research opportunities.

Postdoctoral Studies
NeuroICE has an outstanding record of preparing postdoctoral fellows for independent research. Our trainees hold faculty positions in the top academic medical centers and universities. In addition to state of the art research training, postdoctoral fellows have access to all university courses. Currently there are 30 postdoctoral fellows in NeuroICE. These fellows are supported by grants and through competitive awards.