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Psychology is the science of mind, brain, and behavior

The Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest continuously functioning psychology department in North America. 

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Side by side image of the book cover with the title and an image of the brain, and a photographic portrait of Nicole Rust

Nicole Rust's first book has been published: "Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn’t Solved Brain Disorders—and How We Can Change That"

Congratulations to one of our Psychology professors, Nicole Rust, on the release of her first book: "Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn’t Solved Brain Disorders—and How We Can Change That." 

For more information about the book, as well an interview covering Rust's inspiration, approaches, and views on the future of brain research, view this article in Penn Today.