Dr. Aryn Gittis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Aryn Gittis is an Associate Professor at the Neuroscience Institute and belongs to the Department of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on various aspects of neuroscience, with particular emphasis on the characterization of neural circuits and the development of behavioral methods to study brain function. She explores the molecular and pharmacological mechanisms underlying learning and memory, as well as the physiological and anatomical approaches to understanding motor control. Gittis investigates both diseases and disorders that affect neurological function, contributing significantly to the field through her comprehensive research that bridges multiple areas of neuroscience.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.