The nervous system is comprised of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves,   special senses, and hormonal regulators. It is the most important and   complicated organ system in humans and other higher organisms. The   nervous system is responsible for acquisition and processing of sensory   information, initiation and control of reflex and voluntary motor function,   communication, emotions, rational thought, and creativity. Accordingly,   injury, malformation, or disease of the nervous system can have devastating   personal, social, and economic consequences.   The mission of the Department of Neuroscience is to provide a stimulating   environment that fosters both individual and collaborative investigations of   the fundamental rules that govern normal neural function and how these rules   change with injury and disease. The spectrum of research extends from   fundamental discovery to clinical application. The faculty and staff of the   Department of Neuroscience are dedicated to providing outstanding   educational and research opportunities for postdoctoral fellows, residents,   graduate, and undergraduate students interested in the Neurosciences.