The University of Rochester's Neuroscience community offers a comprehensive and collaborative environment for exploring the brain and nervous system. Centered around the Department of Neuroscience within the School of Medicine and Dentistry, it provides undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate Master's and PhD programs. Research is broad, covering molecular, cellular, systems, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscience, with a strong focus on the neurobiology of disease. This vibrant ecosystem benefits from interdisciplinary connections with entities like the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience and the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, fostering cutting-edge research and education aimed at advancing understanding and developing new therapies.
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The University of Rochester (U of R, UR, or U of Rochester) is a private research university in Rochester, New York, United States. It enrolls approximately 6,800 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. Its 158 buildings house over 200 academic majors. With approximately 28,000 full-time employees, the university is the largest private employer in Upstate New York and the 7th largest in all of New York State.