Neurobiology at Georgetown
Program Highlights
Residential Tuition:
$5,698
Commuter Tuition:
$2,998
Session 1:
June 29, 2025
July 11, 2025
Georgetown Neighborhood
Washington, DC
Course Overview
This course offers students a comprehensive introduction and exploration of neurobiology and the fascinating interdisciplinary study of neuroscience, the brain and nervous system. Students will explore “normal behavior” by dissecting the precise mechanisms the nervous system orchestrates thought, action, and emotion. Through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities, students will delve into the intricate world of molecules, cells, and the circuits that shape human behavior. From understanding developmental processes to examing the impacts of brain injury and disease, students will gain a holistic understanding of neurobiological principles while fostering a broader perspective on this fascinating field of research. Students will also explore the wide range of job prospects in neurobiology across many sectors including academic research, biotechology, drug discovery, clinical and medical settings, biomedical engineering, neuroinformatics and more.
Meet your instructor
Gabriela Rosenblau
Neurobiology
Gabriela Rosenblau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the George Washington University (GWU). She is also affiliated with the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute at GWU. She is part of the Cognitive Neuroscience program and the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Cognitive Neuroscience BS major. Her research combines computational and neuroscientific methods to understand the cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms underlying social interactions across development and clinical populations, especially Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Learn moreTopics you'll explore
Hands-On Learning
Hands-on experiments in this course are carefully designed to expose students to a broad range of molecular, microbiological, and cell biological techniques currently used in research laboratories.
Career Exploration
Students will have the opportunity to visit a local neuroscience center engaged in research and development, as well as interact with professional neurobiologists.