Dr. Dinesh Pal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dinesh Pal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and the Department of Molecular Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan Medical School. He holds a PhD in Sleep Neurobiology from the School of Life Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru University, completed in 2006. His research focuses on the neural regulation of arousal, sleep, anesthesia, and psychedelic states. He has published extensively on the neurochemical and neurophysiological effects of psychedelics, exploring their impacts on sleep behavior and general anesthesia. His work examines the functional connectivity changes in the brain related to these states, contributing valuable insights into anesthesia practices and mental health treatment. Dinesh is involved in mentoring students and advancing research in his field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.