The Department of Neurobiology leads an outstanding training program in the Neurobiology of Cognition and Cognitive Disorders (C&CD), supported by an NIH training grant (NINDS T32NS061788). The program typically funds students during their third and fourth year of graduate training in basic, translational, or clinical cognition-related neuroscience research. Our training program is tailored to provide clinical exposure along with cutting-edge training in neuroscience. Our overall goal is to train the next generation of talented, diverse, and independent scholars and leaders in cognitive neurobiology.
As the burden of cognitive disorders grows in an aging population, preparing the next generation of neuroscientists studying cognition and cognitive disorders is more important now than ever. Our program objectives include strong foundational training, multidisciplinary research approaches using next-gen tools and technologies, preparation for diverse career pathways in STEM, and training in the mechanisms for translating fundamental research into future therapeutic approaches for cognitive disorders.
Application
The application cycle for the 2024-2025 award year is closed. The 2024 call for applications can be viewed here. The application can be downloaded here.
Timeline:
- Application deadline: May 1, 2024, by 5:00 pm
- Applicants notified by May 23, 2024
- Dates of award: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact the Director of the C&CD T32 Training Program, Dr. Farah Lubin.
Works-In-Progress Seminar Series
Neuroscience Works-In-Progress is a weekly seminar series focusing on the Neurobiology of Cognition and Cognitive Disorders (C&CD). Check out the series Fall events, held in Shelby 1015 on Friday from 9-10 a.m. Coffee and light breakfast served while supplies last.
Dec. 13: McKenna Somerville, Graduate Research Assistant
Jan. 3: *RCR Ethics Discussion
Jan 10: Rohit Dhakal, Postdoctoral Fellow
Jan. 17: Ryan G. Strickland, Graduate Research Assistant
Jan. 24: Ursula Wesselman, Professor
Jan. 31: Camerron Crowder, Assistant Professor
Feb. 7: Guy Michael Twa, Graduate Research Assistant
Feb. 14: Chang Li, Graduate Research Assistant
Feb. 21: Lynne Nacke
Feb. 28: Mary Anne Garner, Assistant Professor
Mar. 7: Hunter Franks, Graduate Student Trainee
Mar. 14: Zephyr Desa, Graduate Student Trainee
Mar. 21: Sierra Miller, Postdoctoral Fellow
Mar. 28: Leandro Ruiz Leyva, Postdoctoral Fellow
Apr. 4: Briana Fitzgerald, Graduate Student Trainee
Apr. 11: Nicole Ackermans, Assistant Professor
Apr. 18: Emily Jorgensen, Postdoctoral Fellow
Apr. 25: Margaret Nogueira, Postdoctoral Fellow
*Indicates mandatory Session for C&CD T32 Trainees
Cognition and Cognitive Disorders Statistical Thinking Workshop
The C&CD T32 Training Program will host its next Statistical Thinking Workshop on March 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UAB Alumni House.
Statistical Significance vs. Contextual Meaning
March 21, 2025
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
UAB Alumni House
1301 10th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294
Guest speakers
Dustin M. Long, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biostatistics and Data Science
Wake Forest University
David Redden, Ph.D.
Faculty, Biomedical Affairs and Research
VCOM Auburn Campus
UAB speakers
Gerhard Hellemann, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, UAB Department of Biostatistics
Statistician, NINDS T32 Cognition & Cognitive Disorders
Chad Murchison, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology and Biostatistics,
Heersink School of Medicine and School of Public Health
Learning objectives
-
How to initiate a conversation with your statistician.
-
How to design a statistical study/experiment.
-
Which data analysis approach to use.
Lunch will be served while supplies last.
For questions, please contact Dr. Farah Lubin or Keri Dickens.
Sponsored by: UAB Department of Neurobiology NINDS T32 Training Program in Cognition & Cognitive Disorders (T32NS061788).
We are seeking trainees who would be interested in volunteering their research project for presentation at this workshop. Project categories include: quantification using molecular imaging/microscopy; secondary computational analysis/dry lab bioinformatics; multi-modal characterization studies (e.g. combining in vivo, in vitro, and behavior on a single feature/intervention). To participate, please indicate your interest on the registration form.