Welcome to MCIN
Welcome to MCIN

Integrative and research-focused neuroscience program in northern Colorado

Welcome to MCIN
Cutting-edge Techniques
Cutting-edge Techniques

From super-resolution to CRISPR to Clarity

Cutting-edge Techniques
Model Systems
Model Systems

C. elegans allows genetic manipulations to interrogate fundamental questions about neuronal communication

Model Systems
The Whole Picture
The Whole Picture

Our labs study neuroscience at every level – from protein trafficking in cell culture to animal behavior in transgenic mice to EEG traces in human subjects

The Whole Picture
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THE MOLECULAR, CELLULAR, AND INTEGRATIVE NEUROSCIENCES AT CSU

About us

This interdisciplinary graduate research and education program, established in 1986, has 38 faculty participants. The international reputation of the faculty members and their ability to attract strong extramural support has resulted in the program being designated as one of Colorado State University’s Centers of Research and Scholarly Excellence.

Faculty research interests are focused in cellular, molecular and integrative neurobiology, with emphasis in areas related to neuronal differentiation, degeneration and regeneration, ion channels and membrane physiology, synaptic mechanisms, neuronal circuitry and chronobiology, sensory biology, artificial neural networks, cognitive neuroscience and neurovirology.

Students interested in the cellular and molecular aspects of nervous system function and systems neuroscience are encouraged to apply. For more information on pursuing a PhD through MCIN, please visit our Graduate page.


Deadline for full consideration for Fall 2025 cohort: October 15, 2024 for international applicants, and November 15, 2024 for domestic applicants.

Applications received between November 15 and December 1 may be reviewed with partial consideration on a rolling basis until December 1.

Applications must be submitted via the CSU Graduate School at this link. More information regarding the program can be found on the MCIN Graduate Page.


Learn more about the MCIN program in this short video.