Dr. Hershel Raff

Professor

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Biography

Hershel Raff is a Professor at the UW Comprehensive Diabetes Center, focusing on the metabolic effects of early life stress and understanding insulin sensitivity and beta cell function in the context of human prematurity. His research encompasses various dimensions of obesity, chronic pain, and the link between dietary factors and lipid metabolites, particularly in adolescent human subjects and through rat models. He is also involved in addressing Cushing’s syndrome, exploring its physiological causes and epidemiology and developing new methods for diagnosis. His collaborative efforts, including projects with Judith Simcox at UW Madison, aim to uncover new insights into the connection between obesity and chronic health issues, highlighting the importance of these areas of study for public health.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences