About this Degree
This exciting new program is perfect for students pursing careers in Medicine (Pre-Med), rehabilitation (Pre-PT, Pre-OT, Chiropractic) and careers in clinical and basic research. Graduates with neuroscience degrees are also highly sought after in the tech industry and education.
This exciting program includes core coursework in Biology, Psychology, Kinesiology, and Data Science along with unique research opportunities in areas such as Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, human aging and development, and more.
For more information contact program director, Yonghwan Kim (yonghwankim@boisestate.edu)
Curriculum
This program offers both a major and minor degree. Select the panels to explore the course requirements.
Neuroscience Program Director
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Yonghwan Kim, PhD
Program Director/Professor
Dr. Kim’s lab research is focused on identifying potential therapeutic targets based on understanding of PD pathology and developing novel therapeutics for Parkinson’s Disease (PD). He utilizes molecular & cellular biology-based methodology to investigate the pathological mechanisms of PD.
School of Allied Health SciencesDr. Kim’s lab research is focused on identifying potential therapeutic targets based on understanding of PD pathology and developing novel therapeutics for Parkinson’s Disease (PD). He utilizes molecular & cellular biology-based methodology to investigate the pathological mechanisms of PD.
Our Neuroscience Research
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Diseases:Â Drs. Hwan Kim (Allied Health Sci) and Brad Morrison (Biology)
- Age, Neurodegenerative Disturbances and Human Function: Drs. Sydney Boutros (Psychology), Mariane Bacelar (Kinesiology) and Shuqi Zhang (Kinesiology)
- Biology of Behavior (e.g., addiction, anxiety):Â Drs. Troy Rohn (Biology)Â and Lauren Faget (Biological Sciences)
- Gut-Brain Axis and Inflammation: Dr. Javier Ochoa-Repáraz (Biology)
- Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities:Â Dr. Jeremy Ford (Early and Special Education)
Ways to get involved
Are you interested in becoming involved with the Neuroscience program? Please let us know how we can reach out to you by completing the “Ways to Get Involved” form.