Dr. Franz Weber

Associate Professor

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Biography

Franz Weber is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He holds a B.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Ludwig Maximilians University Munich and a M.Sc. in Neurosciences from the same institution. Dr. Weber completed his PhD in Systemic Neurosciences at the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology. His research focuses on neural homeostatic mechanisms related to REM sleep, investigating its functional role in emotional memory and behaviors. Utilizing a variety of methods including optogenetics, in vivo electrophysiology, and calcium imaging, he aims to develop a circuit-based understanding of how REM sleep influences emotional behaviors and overall health. His commitment to advancing the field is reflected in his extensive research and scholarly contributions.

Research Interests

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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