College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Neuroscience Program

Brain Plasticity

Brain Plasticity, or neuroplasticity, is the brain's ability to continuously change. The brain continues to create new connections, rewiring, adapting and repairing itself in a multitude of situations.

Disciplines, or concentrations in Brain Plasticity include:

Aging
Cognitive Neuroscience
Development
Learning and memory

Faculty working in Brain Plasticity

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