Dr. Josh Huang

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Biography

Josh Huang is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Duke University School of Medicine. His research focuses on the development and function of cortical circuits underlying motor control and cognitive processing. He integrates various approaches including genetic engineering, single-cell genomics, and electrophysiology to enhance the understanding of fundamental neuroscience and its implications for treating neuropsychiatric disorders. Over the years, Huang has contributed significantly to the field of neuroscience, with numerous publications in prestigious journals addressing topics such as drug and gene delivery, neural engineering, and synthetic biology. His teaching includes courses on concepts in neuroscience and independent research studies. Huang is well-recognized for his work and was elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2022. His laboratory continues to explore new avenues in the field, especially in the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern brain functions.

Research Interests

Awards

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Elected Member

2022-01-01

Courses

NEUROSCI 494: Research Independent Study 2 NEUROSCI 493: Research Independent Study 1 NEUROBIO 719: Concepts Neuroscience Cellular Molecular Neurobiology EGR 393: Research Projects Engineering CMB 710E: Cell & Molecular Biology Module V BME 791: Graduate Independent Study

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)