Dr. Kay Tye

Professor

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Biography

Kay Tye is an HHMI Investigator and adjunct professor at the University of California, San Diego, with a primary appointment at the Salk Institute. Her research focuses on understanding the neural circuits involved in emotional behavior and how these circuits are shaped by experiences. Tye's laboratory integrates techniques from molecular biology, neuroscience, and behavioral analysis to explore the underlying mechanisms of emotional regulation and its impact on mental health. Her work contributes to the broader field of neuronal function and mental health, elucidating the biological underpinnings of anxiety and depression.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).