Where are Alumni and what are they doing? (Coming Soon!)
Smith Neuroscientists in the news:
Emily Jacobs '04 has completed a study that was featured in Scientific American: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=is-estrogen-the-new-ritalin
Where they are now: A list of Alums who majored in neuroscience
Post-Grad Fellowships and Opportunities in Neuroscience
Traditional Neuroscience Careers
Neuroscientist General term for someone who studies the nervous system.
Neuroanatomist Studies the structure (anatomy) of the nervous system.
Neurobiologist Studies the biology of the nervous system.
Neurochemist Studies the chemistry (for example, neurotransmitters) of the nervous system.
Neurological Surgeon An M.D. who performs surgery on the nervous system (brain, spinal, nerves).
Neurologist An M.D. who diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system.
Neuropathologist An M.D. or Ph.D. who studies diseases of the nervous system.
Neuropharmacologist Studies the action of drugs on the nervous system and/or behavior.
Neurophysiologist Studies the physiology (electrical responses) of the nervous system.
Neuropsychologist Studies brain/behavior relationships especially cognitive function.
Neuroradiologist Uses imaging methods such as X-ray, MRI, CT and angiography to diagnose diseases of the nervous system.
Psychobiologist/Biological Psychologist Studies the neural basis of behavior.
Psychiatrist M.D. who diagnoses and treats mental disorders.
Neuroscience Nurse Nurse who cares for patients with neurological disorders and assists other neuroscience-related health care professionals.
Psychophysicist Measures perceptual abilities.
Electroneurodiagnostic Technician Records electrical activity from the brain (electroencephalograms; evoked potentials) and spinal cord.
Other Careers that benefit from a Neuroscience Perspective
Audiology Occupational Therapy Dentistry Speech Pathology Veterinary Medicine Drug rehabilitation
Neuroethology Computer Science Pharmacist Machine Learning Pharmaceutical Sales Artificial Intelligence
Neuroprosthetics Neural Engineering Assistive technology Electrical Engineering Hospital Administration Law
Education Neuroethics Linguistics Philosophy Special Education Public Policy
Physical Therapy Government Regulatory Agencies (FDA, EPA, etc.)
Neuroscientist General term for someone who studies the nervous system.
Neuroanatomist Studies the structure (anatomy) of the nervous system.
Neurobiologist Studies the biology of the nervous system.
Neurochemist Studies the chemistry (for example, neurotransmitters) of the nervous system.
Neurological Surgeon An M.D. who performs surgery on the nervous system (brain, spinal, nerves).
Neurologist An M.D. who diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system.
Neuropathologist An M.D. or Ph.D. who studies diseases of the nervous system.
Neuropharmacologist Studies the action of drugs on the nervous system and/or behavior.
Neurophysiologist Studies the physiology (electrical responses) of the nervous system.
Neuropsychologist Studies brain/behavior relationships especially cognitive function.
Neuroradiologist Uses imaging methods such as X-ray, MRI, CT and angiography to diagnose diseases of the nervous system.
Psychobiologist/Biological Psychologist Studies the neural basis of behavior.
Psychiatrist M.D. who diagnoses and treats mental disorders.
Neuroscience Nurse Nurse who cares for patients with neurological disorders and assists other neuroscience-related health care professionals.
Psychophysicist Measures perceptual abilities.
Electroneurodiagnostic Technician Records electrical activity from the brain (electroencephalograms; evoked potentials) and spinal cord.
Other Careers that benefit from a Neuroscience Perspective
Audiology Occupational Therapy Dentistry Speech Pathology Veterinary Medicine Drug rehabilitation
Neuroethology Computer Science Pharmacist Machine Learning Pharmaceutical Sales Artificial Intelligence
Neuroprosthetics Neural Engineering Assistive technology Electrical Engineering Hospital Administration Law
Education Neuroethics Linguistics Philosophy Special Education Public Policy
Physical Therapy Government Regulatory Agencies (FDA, EPA, etc.)