The Department of Neurobiology at the University of Utah advances discovery of the fundamental principles that govern nervous system development, function, adaptation, and disease. Through innovative and collaborative research, our faculty investigate neural circuits and behavior, sensory processing, brain-body communication, gene regulation and epigenetics, developmental and regenerative mechanisms, and the molecular and cellular foundations of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Our work spans multiple levels of organization, from genes and cells to neural systems, cognition, and behavior, with the goal of generating new knowledge that improves human health. 

We are committed to excellence in education and mentorship through the training of graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, medical students, and future biomedical scientists. Building on a strong tradition of leadership in health sciences education and scholarship, we cultivate a collaborative, and intellectually rigorous environment that promotes scientific discovery, professional development, and lifelong learning. As an integral member of the University of Utah's neuroscience and bioscience communities, we foster interdisciplinary partnerships that drive innovation, advance education, and prepare the next generation of leaders in research, medicine, and education.