Dr. Abraham Palmer

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Biography

Abraham Palmer is a Professor and Vice Chair of Basic Research in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego. He is the Director of the NIDA Center of Excellence for Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics, and Substance Use Disorders focusing on Outbred Rats. His research interests span genetics and behavior, particularly in understanding the molecular mechanisms that influence health and disease. Palmer has significantly contributed to the field through various published manuscripts detailing genetic architectures and behavioral studies. He aims to bridge genome science with behavioral health insights, facilitating advancements in treating substance use disorders.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).