About Us

Virginia Tech - the first in the nation to create a School of Neuroscience 

Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, including the structure, function, and development, as well as its role in behavior and cognition. It investigates how the nervous system processes information, controls body functions, and is affected by various factors, including genes, environment, and experiences in health and disease conditions across the lifespan. Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary science, which liaises closely with other disciplines, including biology, biochemistry, mathematics, linguistics, engineering, computer science, chemistry, philosophy, psychology, engineering, computation and medicine.  

Our research faculty have diverse research interests spanning molecules, genes, brain cell types to circuit, systems and computational neuroscience through a host of model organisms from flies to humans.

Through instruction we strive to provide a rigorous and diverse neuroscience curriculum preparing our undergraduate and graduate students to become tomorrow's leaders.

"Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve) 

The University's motto, is deeply ingrained in the values of our faculty and students, reflecting a commitment to service, community engagement, and making a positive impact. This motto serves a guiding principle for the university's mission to improve the quality of life and the human condition for all. 

Our Home – Sandy Hall

Built in 1923 and recently completely renovated, Sandy Hall located on the historic VT Drillfield serves as home to the School of Neuroscience. This building is situated in the center of campus.