neurochemist
Studies brain molecules
A neurochemist is a scientist who studies the chemical processes and substances that occur in the nervous system, particularly the brain.
This field examines how neurotransmitters, hormones, and other molecules affect brain function, behavior, and mental health.
Neurochemists often work in research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, or academic institutions, investigating topics like addiction, memory formation, or the biochemical basis of neurological disorders.
Synaptic chemical messenger
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- serotoninMood-regulating brain chemical
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
- GABAInhibitory brain neurotransmitter
acetylcholine · norepinephrine · synapse · receptor · vesicle · reuptake · synaptic · neuromodulation
One who studies medications
- PhDHighest academic credential
- postdocPost-degree research position
- professorSenior university teacher
- researcherOne who studies systematically
lab director · pharmaceutical · academia · industry · collaboration · mentor · NIH · journal
Neuron's signal-sending projection
- dendriteNeuron's input branch
- cortexOrgan's external tissue
- hippocampusMemory formation region
- amygdalaEmotion-processing brain cluster
cerebellum · brainstem · pituitary · hypothalamus · neuroplasticity · neurogenesis · glia · astrocyte
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- melatoninCircadian rhythm regulator
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- endorphinsBody's innate pain blockers
vasopressin · neuropeptide · stress response · circadian rhythm · neuroendocrine · CRH · substance P
Facility for scientific investigation
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
- assayCompositional evaluation procedure
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
electrophysiology · cell culture · imaging · genomics · pharmacology · publications · peer review · clinical trials
Progressive loss of neurons
- Alzheimer'sDegenerative brain disease
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
- depressionProlonged low state
- schizophreniaPsychotic disorder with delusions
addiction · neurotoxicity · anxiety · dementia · Huntington's · ALS · epilepsy · imbalance
neurotransmitter
Synaptic chemical messenger
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- serotoninMood-regulating brain chemical
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
GABA · acetylcholine · norepinephrine · synapse · receptor · vesicle · reuptake · synaptic · neuromodulation · excitation
pharmacologist
One who studies medications
- PhDHighest academic credential
- postdocPost-degree research position
- professorSenior university teacher
researcher · lab director · pharmaceutical · academia · industry · collaboration · mentor · NIH · journal · conference
axon
Neuron's signal-sending projection
- dendriteNeuron's input branch
- cortexOrgan's external tissue
- hippocampusMemory formation region
amygdala · cerebellum · brainstem · pituitary · hypothalamus · neuroplasticity · neurogenesis · glia · astrocyte · blood-brain barrier
cortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- melatoninCircadian rhythm regulator
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
endorphins · vasopressin · neuropeptide · stress response · circadian rhythm · neuroendocrine · CRH · substance P
laboratory
Facility for scientific investigation
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
- assayCompositional evaluation procedure
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
chromatography · electrophysiology · cell culture · imaging · genomics · pharmacology · publications · peer review · clinical trials · animal models
neurodegeneration
Progressive loss of neurons
- Alzheimer'sDegenerative brain disease
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
- depressionProlonged low state
schizophrenia · addiction · neurotoxicity · anxiety · dementia · Huntington's · ALS · epilepsy · imbalance · dysfunction
- brain expertsneurologist, neurosurgeon, brain surgeon, neurobiologist, neuropsychologist
- chemistsradiochemist, geochemist, photochemist, astrochemist
- scientistsbiologist, Einstein, anthropologist, Darwin, archaeologist
neurochemistpsychologist
Mental behavior specialist
psychoanalyst · behaviorist · cognitive psychologist · clinical psychologist · psychotherapist
neurochemistastrophysicist
Scientist studying celestial bodies
geologist · botanist · marine biologist · cosmologist · economist