About the Journal

Our Mission and Scope

Neuroscience and brain research are wide fields of science in which there is developing and groundbreaking research being conducted every day. We aim to provide Undergraduate students at McMaster opportunities to pursue their interests and drive to contribute to brain research and neuroscience. The McMaster Brain Research Journal inspires to ignite the passions of students at McMaster and open the doors for scientific breakthroughs by the McMaster student community.

McMaster Brain Research Journal is open to students of all programs, years and backgrounds to engage in research surrounding the brain, psychology and neuroscience.

Topics we accept include:

  • Brain research
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Mental health 
  • Neurobiology of disease
  • Circuits and systems in the brain
  • Neurodevelopment and plasticity

Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.