A New Approach to Neuroscience Starts Here.
Brain health is one of the defining challenges of our time. Through collaborative research and innovative curriculum development, Wake Forest’s Neuroscience & Society initiative connects cutting-edge science with ethical reflection, lived experience, and real-world impact—advancing discovery that serves patients, communities, and society.
Wake Forest Expands Leadership in Neuroarts Through Global Collaboration, Community Partnership, New Research Investments, and Prestigious Recognition
NEUROSCIENCE AT WAKE FOREST
Brain Health, Reimagined
Brain health is one of the defining challenges of our time. Through collaborative research and innovative curriculum development, Wake Forest’s Neuroscience & Society initiative connects cutting-edge science with ethical reflection, lived experience, and real-world impact—advancing discovery that serves patients, communities, and society.
Pioneering Research
Our collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach connects teacher-scholars across fields, supported by prominent programs across Reynolda Campus and the School of Medicine. Contributions include faculty in medicine, law, divinity, and business, as well as in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Dedicated Teacher-Scholars
Our faculty leverage cutting-edge technology, including super-resolution imaging, computational modeling, and machine learning, to deepen insights and drive innovation in neuroscience.
Community Engagement
Discover how Wake Forest connects neuroscience with our community to inspire awareness and drive change.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Where Neuroscience Meets Real-World Questions
Neuroscience & Society at Wake Forest brings brain science into conversation with the human experience. Our work is emerging across three connected focus areas—each designed to foster collaboration, deepen understanding, and support research and partnerships that can make a meaningful difference.
Neurohealth
We build on Wake Forest’s strengths in basic, translational, and clinical neuroscience to advance research that improves health and well-being while strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and community-informed approaches.
Neuroarts
Wake Forest is helping shape the growing field of neuroarts, exploring how creativity, expression, and human connection relate to brain health. This work connects research with education and reciprocal partnerships that support wellness across the lifespan.
Neurohumanities, Neuroethics & Neurolaw
Rooted in Wake Forest’s liberal arts tradition, this focus area brings neuroscience together with humanistic inquiry, ethics, and law, helping to illuminate questions about identity, agency, dignity, and the responsible development and use of neurotechnology.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Rigorous and Rewarding
Our academic opportunities in neuroscience offer an immersive, collaborative environment where students can explore the complexities of the mind and brain at every stage of their academic career—from foundational undergraduate experiences to advanced graduate studies.
Undergraduate Studies
Our undergraduate programs provide a strong foundation in neuroscience, combining rigorous coursework with hands-on learning to inspire the next generation of neuroscience leaders.
Graduate Studies
Our graduate programs offer advanced, research-focused training in neuroscience, preparing students for impactful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
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Campus Initiatives & Resources
Learn about the initiatives and resources that make Wake Forest a vibrant hub for neuroscience.