Frequently Asked Questions

RHS Neuroscience Club helps individuals and organizations utilize knowledge of neuroscience to collaborate, learn and perform at their best. We raise funds for neuroscince research and all proceed go to organizations that conduct neuroscience research here in the United States. 

With online fundraising, RHS Neuroscience Club sets up a fundraising page for your organization where supporters can make donations online. Your organization can share the page on social media and other channels to reach more donors. RHS Neuroscience Club provides reporting and analytics to help your organization track fundraising progress.

 There are many benefits of joining the neuroscience club.

• You can meet other students who share your passion for the brain and nervous system.
• You can learn more about the latest research and discoveries in neuroscience from speakers, workshops, and events.
• You can explore different career paths and opportunities in neuroscience, such as academia, medicine, industry, and education.
• You can have fun and make new friends while engaging in social and service projects with your club members.

If you join the neuroscience club, you can learn a lot about the brain and nervous system, as well as the various fields and careers related to neuroscience. 

• Conducting and presenting neuroscience research
• Communicating science to different audiences
• Participating in outreach and funcraising activities
• Networking with peers and professionals in neuroscience
• Exploring your interests and passions in neuroscience

The neuroscience club is a great opportunity for anyone who is curious about the brain and wants to learn more about it.

 Neuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system, which affect every aspect of our body and mind. Learning about neuroscience can help us understand ourselves better, as well as the health issues that affect millions of people. Some of the reasons why neuroscience is important are:

• Neuroscience can help us discover how the brain works, how it stores and processes information, and how it changes over time.
• Neuroscience can help us find new ways to prevent and treat neurological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Alzheimer’s, autism, and stroke.
• Neuroscience can help us apply the principles of the brain to other fields, such as education, engineering, and economics.
• Neuroscience can help us explore the mysteries of consciousness, creativity, and cognition.

Neuroscience is a fascinating and diverse field that offers many opportunities for learning and discovery.

The brain and nervous system are the parts of your body that control your thoughts, feelings, movements, senses, and functions. The brain is the main organ of the nervous system, and it communicates with the rest of the body through the spinal cord and nerves. The brain and nervous system are divided into different regions and parts, each with a specific role and function. Some of the main parts of the brain and nervous system are:

• The cerebrum: This is the largest part of the brain, and it is responsible for higher cognitive functions, such as thinking, learning, memory, language, and emotions. The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres, each with four lobes: the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes. The cerebrum also processes sensory information from the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.
• The cerebellum: This is the part of the brain that coordinates movement, balance, and posture. The cerebellum also helps with motor learning and fine-tuning of actions.
• The brainstem: This is the part of the brain that connects the cerebrum and the cerebellum to the spinal cord. The brainstem controls vital functions, such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. The brainstem also regulates sleep, arousal, and consciousness.
• The spinal cord: This is the long, thin bundle of nerves that runs from the brainstem to the lower back. The spinal cord carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. The spinal cord also controls some reflexes and movements that do not require the brain’s involvement, such as pulling away from a hot surface.
• The peripheral nervous system: This is the network of nerves that extends from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. The peripheral nervous system has two main divisions: the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements and sensations, such as lifting your arm or feeling pain. The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions and responses, such as sweating, blushing, or digesting.

The brain and nervous system are very complex and fascinating parts of your body. They enable you to interact with the world and perform many tasks and activities

Neuroscience is a broad and interdisciplinary field that studies the brain and nervous system, and how they relate to behavior, cognition, health, and disease. There are many well-known researchers in neuroscience who have made significant contributions to our understanding of the brain and its functions. Some examples of famous neuroscientists are:

• Trevor W. Robbins is a professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, and the director of the Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience Institute. 

There are many leading women researchers in neuroscience, who have made important contributions to the field and advanced our knowledge of the brain and nervous system. Unfortunately, women have historically faced many barriers and biases in science, such as lack of representation, recognition, funding, and mentorship1. This may explain why some of the most famous and influential neuroscientists are men, but it does not diminish the achievements and impact of women neuroscientists.

Some examples of women neuroscientists who have done remarkable work are:

• Leah Krubitzer: She is a professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of California at Davis, and the director of the Laboratory of Evolutionary Neurobiology.
• Mary Jeanne Kreek: She is a professor and head of the Laboratory of the Biology of Addictive Diseases at Rockefeller University. She is a pioneer in the field of addiction research, and discovered the role of endogenous opioids in addiction and withdrawal. 
• Yasmine Hurd: She is a professor and director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai. She is an expert on the neurobiology of addiction, and investigates how drugs of abuse affect the developing brain and the risk of psychiatric disorders. She also studies the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids for addiction and mental health.
• Robert Sapolsky is a professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University, and a research associate at the National Museums of Kenya. He is an expert on the effects of stress on the brain and body, and the interactions between genes, hormones, and environment.
• Antonio Damasio: He is a professor of neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy at the University of Southern California, and the director of the Brain and Creativity Institute. He is known for his research on the neural basis of emotions, feelings, consciousness, and social cognition. 
• Van Wedeen: He is an associate professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School, and an assistant neuroscientist at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is responsible for developing a new technique of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that reveals the large-scale wiring patterns of the brain.