Dr. Bambah Mukku

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Biography

The Bambah-Mukku lab at the University of California, San Diego investigates the cell-type circuit specific mechanisms that govern ethologically meaningful social behaviors. We focus on the complex interplay between emotional states and behavior as generated by the brain, exploring how social behaviors are informed by strong genetic underpinnings. Our research particularly emphasizes the neural circuits that are modulated by the sex, age, and physiological state of the animal, providing insights into the biological bases of behavior.

Research Interests

Neural Circuits Social Behaviors Cell-Type Circuit Mechanisms

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).