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.
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Article ItemA renovated Sandy Hall welcomes the School of Neuroscience , article
Extensive renovations and the construction of two new additions at Sandy Hall will help expand teaching and administrative capacity for the School of Neuroscience within the College of Science.
Date: Nov 01, 2019 -
Neuroscience News
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Article Item'Big Science, Small Pod' podcast: How does a brain even happen? , article
Neuroscientist Meike van der Heijden of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC explains how understanding childhood brain development could guide treatments for movement disorders.
Date: Jul 08, 2025 - -
Article ItemGraduate student vies for $25,000 in final round of national business competition , article
As one of six finalists, Kayla Scott will pitch her skin care and cosmetics brand to a Shark Tank-style panel of judges at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.'s Delta Red Tank.
Date: Jun 30, 2025 - -
Article ItemCollaboration advances practical neuroscience to make soldiers safer , article
The collaboration between neuroscience students and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets addresses impacts of military stressors on cognitive function and training.
Date: May 08, 2025 -


School of Neuroscience (MC 0719)
Sandy Hall
210 Drillfield Drive
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-9064
540-231-1475 (fax)