Dr. Christoph Treiber

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christoph Treiber is a UKRI Research Fellow at the Department of Biology, University of Oxford. His research focuses on the complex genetic differences in individual fruit flies that contribute to behavioral diversity and individuality. He has pioneered single-cell transcriptomics in the brain and continues to develop transformative new analysis techniques. His team has successfully generated a complete connectome map of the fruit fly brain, aligned with sophisticated behavioral testing methodologies. Treiber's interests particularly lie in the study of transposons, which are genetic elements that may provide opportunities for innovation in living systems. He investigates the role of these highly active transposons in the brain and their contribution to complex behaviors such as the formation, consolidation, and retrieval of memories. Through these avenues, he seeks to further understand the genetic foundations of behavior and cognition in fruit flies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.