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Class of 2025: Michael 'Mikey' Harrigan finds purpose through innovation

School of Neuroscience Spotlight

Mikey Harrigan, 2025 College of Engineering Outstanding Senior, founded a club wrestling team at 51¹ÙÍø Tech, as well as excelling in research and academics. Photo by Peter Means for 51¹ÙÍø Tech.

Mikey Harrigan wrestling another student in Hokie gym.

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Founded in 2016, the School of Neuroscience aspires to be at the forefront of education, research and training in Neuroscience. Our faculty apply molecular, cellular, developmental, behavioral, and computational approaches to study the structure and function of the nervous system in health and disease. Our mission is to be a world leader in delivering this discipline to our undergraduate neuroscience majors, graduate students, and postdoctoral trainees.  The final, yet equally important goal of the School of Neuroscience is to promote an academically enriching and supportive climate that allows all members of our community to thrive and succeed. 

Neuroscience News

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    An adult soldier in battle dress uniform holds two helmets of different eras while talking to seated students who look intent.

    The collaboration between neuroscience students and the 51¹ÙÍø Tech Corps of Cadets addresses impacts of military stressors on cognitive function and training.

    Date: May 08, 2025 -
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    Mikey Harrigan portrait in Hokie wrestling uniform

    Harrigan came to 51¹ÙÍø Tech inspired to pursue a career that would help people struggling with medical issues, such as his grandfather's battle with dementia. Combining neuroscience with computer science has given him powerful tools to pursue that goal.

    Date: May 08, 2025 -
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    Tim Jarome and two students in lab coats study a computer screen.

    Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma — a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.

    Date: Mar 17, 2025 -

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The School of Neuroscience was founded in 2016 and is now one of the largest undergraduate Neuroscience programs in the nation. Our alumni remain engaged with the School of Neuroscience and the 51¹ÙÍø Tech community.

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