As a focal point for the expansion of neuroscience research at UMMC, we are expanding our commitment to all branches of neuroscience by actively recruiting research-intensive faculty at all levels. Current research in the department includes sensory and motor systems, neural development, circadian rhythms, neurendocrine mechanisms and the neurobiology of reward and motivation. We are also building translational bridges with our clinical partners, as well as helping to enlarge the Medical Centers graduate program in Neuroscience.

At the same time, we are redefining the academic discipline of anatomy, having recently established a Division of Clinical Anatomy that will oversee new graduate programs at the Masters and doctoral level. These programs will train the future educators of anatomy. The Division of Clinical Anatomy will also pursue research into developing new approaches to teaching the various disciplines of anatomy.

We invite you to explore our department, its people and activities as presented in these pages. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, and please stop by and visit if you are in Jackson!

Michael N. Lehman, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Neurobiology and Anatomical Sciences

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