Department of Behavioral Neuroscience Mission Statement

Missions of the department

1. Conduct outstanding, original, and multi-disciplinary cutting-edge research and teaching focused on the neuroscience of behavioral research of translational relevance.

2. Be an educational resource to OHSU by providing behavioral neuroscience education to medical, graduate, and post-graduate trainees.

3. Provide leadership and be a focal point for the strengthening of neuroscience across OHSU by enhancing research, education, service, and funding opportunities.

4. Provide a bridge for the transfer of advances in basic neuroscience into clinical practice with the goal of improving human brain health in Oregon and beyond.

5. Enhance the understanding, appreciation, and importance of behavioral neuroscience research by the people of Oregon and beyond.