Student Resources

The Translational Neuroscience Laboratory is located at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), which has been named the #1 best college in the nation according to Money magazine. UCI boasts a robust research program, which supports live-changing discoveries and innovations.

UCI is located in the heart of beautiful Orange County, nestled between Los Angeles and San Diego counties and just five miles from SoCal’s sunny beaches.

Students experience a vibrant research community with access to events, state-of-the-art resources, and top faculty.

The Translational Neuroscience Laboratory has been described as a ‘home away from home.’ It is a diverse and welcoming community that encourages individual interests and rigorous science. If you are interested in joining the lab, please visit our about, meet the lab, and join the lab pages.

Request a Letter of Recommendation from Dr. Yassa
Students who have worked with Dr. Yassa can request a letter of recommendation. Review the requirements carefully

CNLM Ambassadors Program
Volunteer to advance the public’s understanding of brain science through education and outreach

UCI Brain Events Calendar
Explore brain-related events from across the UCI campus

Participate in a Study
We are recruiting individuals for participation in several studies that take place on the UCI campus

Join the Lab
Find out about open positions in the laboratory

NeuroScholars
The NeuroScholars Program was designed to enrich the upper-division undergraduate research experience at UCI

Nu Rho Psi – Honor Society in Neuroscience
Nu Rho Psi is a nationally recognized honor society with an established chapter at UC Irvine

Riphagen, J.M., Schmiedek, L., Gronenschild, E.H.B.M., Yassa, M.A., Priovoulos N., Sack, A.T., Verhey, F.R.J., Jacobs, H.I.L. (2020) Associations between pattern separation and hippocampal subfield structure and function vary along the lifespan: A 7 T imaging study. Scientific Reports 10(1), 1-13.


Rosas, H.D., Hsu, E., Mercaldo, N., Lai, F., Pulsifer, M., Keator, D.B., Brickman, A.M., Price, J., Yassa, M.A., Hom, C., Krinsky-McHale, S.J., Silverman, W., Lott, I., Schupf, N. (2020) Altered connectivity of the default mode network in cognitively stable adults with Down syndrome: “accelerated aging” or a prelude to Alzheimer Disease? Alzheimer’s and Dementia.  Accepted.