Dr. Heike Wulff

Professor

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Biography

Heike Wulff is a Professor at UC Davis Health, specializing in pharmacology. Her laboratory focuses on potassium channel pharmacology, particularly in designing new modulators for potassium channels as potential research tools and drugs. Dr. Wulff’s work is particularly focused on voltage-gated Kv1.3 and calcium-activated KCa3.1 channels, which play crucial roles in immune responses. She is also investigating calcium-activated KCa2/3 channels in the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Recent research has highlighted the involvement of Kv1.3 in neuroinflammation, especially in contexts like stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Wulff's significant contributions to pharmacology have been recognized by multiple awards, including being listed among the Highly Cited Researchers for her impactful papers in the field. Her academic journey includes a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Christian Albrecht's University in Kiel, Germany, and postdoctoral work at UC Irvine, California. She is dedicated to advancing the understanding of potassium channels and their therapeutic potentials.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

UC Davis Health • Davis, CA

Leading research in potassium channel pharmacology and teaching in pharmacology.

Awards

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Highly Cited Researcher

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Kaiser Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching Basic Sciences

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.