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• Recovery of Function Graduate Training Program: Texas A&M University has a strong commitment to graduate training in neuroscience. An important part of this initiative is a new training grant for Recovery of Function. The purpose of the program is to foster interdisciplinary research and training on the recovery of function after neural injury and neurodegenerative disease. Our goal is to prepare the next generation of neuroscientists to conduct integrative research and thereby advance future knowledge in this field.

• Significance: The loss of neural function from injury, disease, or aging affects millions of Americans each year. Head injuries and Alzheimer’s disease can lead to devastating memory loss. Spinal cord injuries often induce paralysis and a loss of sensation. Neurodegenerative diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, can undermine movement, sensation, and cognitive function.

• Aims: To develop behavioral, neuropharmacological, neuroimmunological, and neurophysiological techniques to reduce neural loss and promote restoration of function.

• Graduate Student Funding: A Life Science Task Force training grant provides support for predoctoral graduate students. The training grant provides competitive stipends and support for travel to national meetings. In addition, funds are used to invite visiting speakers of national and international prominence at the Recovery of Function Seminar series.

• Texas Consortium in Behavioral Neuroscience: An NIMH grant supports both graduate and postdoctoral training of individuals from under-represented populations (e.g., African-American, Latino, Native-American).

• Admissions: Admission to the Recovery of Function training program requires approval by both the Recovery of Function Executive Committee and an affiliated academic department.