Dr. Kathleen Cullen

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Biography

Kathleen Cullen is the Raj Neera Singh Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, where she also holds professorships in Neuroscience and Otolaryngology. She is the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Hearing and Balance and the Systems Neuroscience Neuroengineering Laboratory (SNNL). Dr. Cullen's research centers on neural prosthesis rehabilitation, computational neuroscience, and multi-sensory integration for action perception and motor learning. She utilizes advanced neuronal recording techniques and virtual reality platforms to understand how the brain builds predictive models of self-motion and ensures stable perception. Dr. Cullen’s lab collaborates with neurologists and physical therapists to develop brain-computer interfaces that improve outcomes for patients with vestibular dysfunction. She actively participates in initiatives to increase diversity in science and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute. In addition to her research, she is an editor for notable journals and a recognized expert in the media.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Serves as the Raj Neera Singh Professor, overseeing the Center for Hearing and Balance and directing the Systems Neuroscience Neuroengineering Laboratory.

Assistant Professor

1994-01-01 — 2002-01-01

McGill University • Montreal, QC

Held joint appointments in the Departments of Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, and Otolaryngology.

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.