Neuroscience

What is Neuroscience?

The word “neuroscience” is relatively new, however, the study of the brain is almost as old as man himself. Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and how it regulates behavior. Explaining this interaction has been described as one of the "last frontiers" in science, as it is marked with many exciting and unresolved challenges. This interdisciplinary field allows scientists to share a common interest in studying the anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and function of the central nervous system. Historically, scientists devoted themselves to an understanding of the nervous system utilizing techniques from within a discipline such as Medicine, Biology, and Psychology. Today, neuroscience is quite eclectic, with other disciplines such as Computer Science, which have areas emerging that focus on neuroscience. Central to neuroscience are questions such as:

• What are the neurobiological substrates of knowledge acquisition, processing, and memory?
• What neural circuit(s) mediate our responding to stimuli in our environment?
• What are the short- and long-term neural consequences of drug abuse?
• What are the molecular mechanisms underlying psychiatric and neurological disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's Disease?
• How does the brain rewire itself after a traumatic injury?

Career 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.)