Dr. Gideon Rothschild

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gideon Rothschild received his B.Sc. in Computer Science and Computational Biology from Hebrew University Jerusalem and earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience in 2012. He completed his postdoctoral work with Loren Frank at the University of California, San Francisco, focusing on the interactions between the auditory cortex, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex in memory consolidation and retrieval. Rothschild’s research explores the bidirectional relationship between sensation and memory, emphasizing how meaningful sensory experiences transform into long-term memories. His lab investigates neural circuit mechanisms that underlie these interactions, particularly in the context of conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dementia, and schizophrenia. Using experimental approaches that record and manipulate neural activity across multiple brain regions, the Rothschild lab studies how sensory coding and memory processes are linked. Of particular interest is the role of the auditory cortex in processing sounds and how this relates to memory formation. Rothschild has published several influential articles in prestigious journals, contributing to the understanding of the neural basis of sensation and memory.

Research Interests

Awards

#1

University of Michigan Neuroscience Scholar Award

2017-01-01
#1

Whitehall Foundation Research Grant

2018-01-01
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Brain Behavior (NARSAD) Young Investigator Grant

2019-01-01
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Alzheimer’s Association Research Grant

2021-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science