Dr. Basilis Zikopoulos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Basilis Zikopoulos is an Associate Professor at Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. He earned his PhD in Neurobiology from the University of Crete in 2004. Dr. Zikopoulos has a strong background in neurobiology, which he cultivated through research fellowships at notable institutions including the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Manchester and the Institute of Marine Biology of Crete. He has served as an Assistant Professor since 2015 and directs the Human Systems Neuroscience Laboratory. His research focuses on understanding the structural, neurochemical, and molecular features of brain circuits in primates and humans, particularly in relation to neurological and psychiatric disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and depression. His lab employs advanced imaging techniques and computational methods to investigate brain tissue properties and their implications for health and disease. Dr. Zikopoulos is also involved in various grants and research projects aimed at exploring the dynamics of cortical and thalamic circuits.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and research in the Department of Health Sciences, focusing on neurobiology and structural characteristics of brain circuits.

Research Faculty

2008-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Boston University • Boston, MA

Involved in research related to human physiology and neurobiology.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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