Neuroscience

Neuroscience integrates biology, chemistry and physics and involves the study of structure, physiology and behavior of the brain and nervous system. The field of neuroscience can be segmented into several key areas including neurodevelopment, neurotransmission, neuroendocrinology, sensory systems, cognition and behavior, and neurologic diseases and disorders. Neuroscientists within these fields focus on the development, maturation, and function of normal and diseased states of the brain and nervous system.

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's are a major focus of neuroscience research due to their high prevalence in individuals over the age of 65. Alzheimer's Disease alone accounts for over 65,000 deaths per year in this age group in the United States. Accordingly, 25% of the nearly $5 billion NIH Neuroscience research budget in 2009 is dedicated to investigating the etiology, diagnosis, treatment and economic impact of these diseases.

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