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About the Neuroscience Club
The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØNeuroscience Club, serving the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ, is committed to creating a legacy by advancing the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ’s Neuroscience program by actively engaging with the global community. The club was instrumental in bringing about the foundation of the Undergraduate Neuroscience major at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØand also plays an important role in departmental decisions. We connect students with peers, professors, professionals, and research opportunities both at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØand abroad.Ìý
We are open to students of every discipline and convene to inspire, inform, and involve ourselves in all things neuroscience. We frequently host guest speakers who present their novel research in the field.Ìý
Board Members
Vibhu Uppugonduri - President
Vibhu is a third-year neuroscience major with a minor in music and he's on the pre-med track at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder! Vibhu works in IBG (Institute of Behavioral Genetics) with Dr. Daniel Gustavson studying the generational transmission of behaviors and the effects of marijuana legalization. Vibhu loves neurosurgery and neuro-oncology. Contact Vibhu's Email at viup1538@colorado.edu to connect with him!
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Rishab Malik - Vice-President
Rishab is a second-year integrative physiology major with a minor in business and is currently on the pre-health track at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. Rishab works in the CUChangelab, where he studies the adverse effects of cannabis and cognitive function. Rishab is working on a project involving traumatic brain injury to diagnose certain diseases, such as CTE. Rishab is pursuing a career in neurosurgery. Contact Rishab's Email at rishab.malik@colorado.edu to connect with him!
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Grace Stapleton - Treasurer
Grace is a third-year neuroscience major and a biochemistry minor on the pre-medical track. Grace's interests within the field of neuroscience include neuropharmacology and cognition. Grace has research experience working in a lab with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and healthcare experience working as a caregiver. Contact Grace's Email at grace.stapleton@colorado.edu to connect with her!
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Chris Capre - Operations Manager
Chris Capre is a post-bacc year 3 student in the NRSC program. His research focus is on neuroimmunology, particularly howÌýneuroinflammationÌýis either the causeÌýor contributor to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. He is the current operations manager for the NRSC club.
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Sarah Ahrens - Chair of Communications
Sarah Ahrens is a driven undergraduate honors student double majoring in neuroscience and psychology. She is actively studying sex differences in dominance-induced resilience in pre-clinical models. She would eventually like to work in clinical neuropsychiatric research, with a focus in PTSD effects in adolescent women. She is the current communications chair.
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David Deckerman - Chair of Events
David is a junior majoring in Ecology with Evolutionary Biology with a minor in computational biology. David is interested in the intersectionality of computation, neuroscience, and public health. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing and hiking. He is the current chair of events.
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Cate Hensley - Chair of Marketing
Cate is a sophomore with majors in Neuroscience and MCDB, and a minor in music. In her free time, she likes to read, bake, and play the marimba. Her ultimate goal is to get a PhD in a biomedical science and pursue a career in academic research. She also hopes to help improve support and awareness for STEM students with medical limitations. Her favorite part of Neuroscience Club is hearing from speakers and professionals, and she is the current chair of marketing.
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The Neuroscience Major
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder offers a degree in Neuroscience with a focus on Behavioral Neuroscience which is the field of neuroscience that explores how the brain and nervous system influence behavior. This discipline combines principles from psychology, neuroscience and molecular biology to understand how biological process impact learning, memory, stress, perception and emotions.
In this major, you will learn rigorous scientific methods to uncover the links between the brain, hormones and how neural circuits influence behavioral patterns.
Upper level classes and advanced coursework will include working in laboratories while building your research and scientific skills within the broad field of neuroscience. There is considerable flexibility in our advanced course options that allows students to tailor their course work towards specific interests. To learn more about the Neuroscience major and its requirements, click the button below!