
Neuroscience
Our brain is who we are! Understanding the biological basis of our consciousness and creativity is one of the ultimate scientific frontiers. Neuroscience students seek to understand all our behaviors and how to tackle such a devastating array of neurological and psychiatric illnesses. Our research-active faculty guide students through interdisciplinary explorations integrating natural and social sciences with the humanities and arts, providing a perfect launching pad for diverse careers in biomedicine, health professions, public policy, law, and beyond.

Will begin MS-Physician Assistant Practice Studies in fall 2022 at Rosalind Franklin University
Neuroscience was the right choice for me as it allowed me to explore my interest in the human brain. My experience in research labs was a principal component of my career and allowed me to see the direct result of my work. Neuroscience has prepared me for the future by requiring me to adapt my mindset to evaluate multiple dimensions: both tangible science and ethereal philosophy create the basis of neuroscience as well as most issues. Learning how to tackle a concern with a multi-faceted view is important. My future plan is to practice medicine as a physician assitant, continuing my pursuit of science.- PhD in Neuroscience/Life sciences
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Internships
- Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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- Spectrum Center for Integrative Neuroscience
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Meet Our Alumni
Kayla Huber '16
Kayla is the recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship to support her PhD studies in Psychology at the University of Minnesota
Hannah Samberg ’16
Hannah also majored in Asia Studies and studied abroad in Chinca and is now pursuing her M.D. degree at Tulane University
Sam Gascoigne '20
Sam is a Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipient and is pursuing his PhD studies at Oxford University (U.K.)
Charles Alvarado ’16
Charles also got his M.A.T. degree from the College and is now pursuing a PhD in Educational Neuroscience at Penn State University
Chisomo Mwale '19
Chisomo is a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Ophthalmology at Northwestern University and is planning for PhD studies in global health.
Saul Bello Rojas ’16
Saul completed a post-baccalaureate PREP program at Northwestern University and is now pursuing his PhD In Neuroscience at Washington University St. Louis.
Jessica Dudley '14
Jessica received her MSN and DNP degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago and she is now and Advanced Population Health Nurse Practitioner at University of Illinois Health Systems
Rosemary Thomas ’18
Rosemary presented her undergraduate senior thesis at national meetings and is now pursuing her M.D. degree at Rush University
Pascal Accoh ’12
Pascal received his M.D. degree from Southern Illinois University and is now a Physician resident at St. Louis University.
Logan Graham '17
Logan is pursing double degrees of Master in Healthcare Services Administration (MHSA) and Master in Business Administration (MBA) at Xavier University.
Sarah Applebey '18
Sarah conducted research at the colleges, Rosalind Franklin University, and Rush Medical College, did post-graduate research at the National Institutes of Health, and is now pursuing her PhD in neuroscience the University of Pennsylvania.
Luke Shylanski '18
Luke conducted research at the college and Rosalind Franklin University and is pursing his MS/PhD studies at the University of Pittsburgh in neuroeconomics
Kimberly Diah '13
Kimberly completed her senior thesis at Rosalind Franklin University, conducted post-graduate research at the Max Planck institute, and her MS and PhD degrees at Nova Southeastern University.
Alexandra Dejneka '21
Lexi conducted research at the College from Richter Scholar to senior project and is pursuing her MD studies at Northwestern University starting Fall 2021.
Danielle Sychowski '19
Danielle conducted research at the college and Rosalind Franklin University and planning for medical school while working at the Shirley Ryan Ability labs
News

May 10, 2022
Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

May 09, 2022
2022 Senior Honors Convocation recipients announced
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Contact Us
Shubhik DebBurman
Disque D. and Carol Gram Deane Professor of Biological Sciences
Chair of Neuroscience
Lillard Science Center 213
847-735-6040
debburma@lakeforest.edu
Elizabeth Herbert
Laboratory Supervisor
Lillard 260
847-735-6045
herbert@lakeforest.edu
Michelle Burgener
Department Assistant
Lillard 101
847-735-5090
burgener@mx.lakeforest.edu