Basic neuroscience and brain biology study how the brain and nervous system work. The brain controls thoughts, emotions, memory, and body functions using billions of neurons that send signals to each other. Different brain parts handle different tasks, and support cells help keep neurons healthy.

Clinical neurology and patient care involve diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It includes evaluating symptoms, using tests like MRI and EEG, and managing conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease to improve patient health and quality of life.

Alzheimer’s disease research studies the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a brain disorder that leads to memory loss and cognitive decline. It focuses on abnormal protein buildup in the brain, early diagnosis, risk factors, and finding better treatments to slow or prevent the disease.

Dementia and cognitive decline studies focus on understanding memory loss and reduced thinking ability caused by brain diseases. They aim to identify risk factors, improve early diagnosis, and develop treatments to slow decline and support brain health.

Brain aging and geroscience study how the brain changes with age and why memory and thinking abilities decline. They focus on understanding age-related brain disorders and finding ways to promote healthy cognitive aging and delay decline.

Cognitive neuroscience and memory systems study how the brain supports thinking, learning, and memory. They focus on how brain regions work together to store and process information and how cognition is affected in health and disease.