Dr. Elizabeth Quinlan

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Biography

Elizabeth (Betsy) Quinlan is a Professor and the Herman Rubinstein Chair at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the Department of Neuroscience. She specializes in research that investigates the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, especially in the context of aging and the nervous system. Her lab, the Quinlan Lab, aims to identify molecular and cellular targets that can be manipulated to promote the rejuvenation of synaptic plasticity in adults. The ultimate goal is to harness this plasticity to drive recovery of function lost due to injury or disease. Betsy's extensive research background is complemented by her postdoctoral work at esteemed institutions such as the University of Virginia and Brown University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa and a PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences