
Department of Neuroscience
Outstanding Research | National Leadership | Public Service
We are committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service.

Department Head Paul Mermelstein, PhD
Through innovative research and experiential training, the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota Medical School is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service.

Faculty Spotlight
The Smith Lab uses advanced optical imaging techniques to investigate how large populations of neurons form the networks required to process visual information.