Dr. Brian Salzberg

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Biography

Brian M. Salzberg is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. With an academic background in Physics, he received his B.S. from Yale University and both his A.M. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. His research focuses on optical measurements related to membrane voltage, calcium dynamics, secretion, and exocytosis. He is particularly interested in the development of sensitive probes and methodologies for monitoring action potentials and synaptic changes using optical techniques. His laboratory is at the forefront of extending optical recording technology to investigate the behavior of neurons in complex biological systems.

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Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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