Dr. Ishmail Abdus Saboor

Professor

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Biography

Ishmail Abdus-Saboor is a researcher at Columbia University and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), focusing on the intricate body-brain signaling mechanisms that drive responses to various types of tactile stimulation in the skin. His work primarily investigates the genetic and neural circuitry underpinnings of somatosensory behaviors in model organisms such as mice and naked mole-rats. Abdus-Saboor's research is pivotal in understanding how pleasure and pain are processed and perceived by these organisms, contributing to the broader field of sensory neuroscience.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)