Dr. Andrew Huberman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrew Huberman is a tenured associate professor in the Department of Neurobiology, courtesy appointment in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he directs the Huberman Lab. He earned a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in neuroscience at UC Berkeley and UC Davis, respectively. Andrew conducted post-doctoral work at Stanford. His research has resulted in numerous publications in leading journals including Nature, Cell, and Neuron, contributing to significant advancements in vision science. His contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Cogan Award and the Pew McKnight Scholar awards. Additionally, he teaches neuroanatomy to Stanford medical students, providing education on the complex structures and functions of the nervous system.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Tenured position in the Department of Neurobiology, courtesy appointment in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurobiology.

Awards

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Cogan Award

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Pew Biomedical Scholar Award

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McKnight Neuroscience Scholar Award

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Allan G. Marr Prize

Courses

NBIO 198 NBIO 299 NEPR 299 NBIO 399 NEPR 399 NBIO 370 NBIO 199 NBIO 206

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.