Dr. Keita Tamura

Associate Professor

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Biography

Keita Tamura is a physiologist specializing in cognitive functions, with a focus on systems neuroscience and the underlying neuronal circuits involved in cognition. After completing his PhD in 2014 at the University of Tokyo as a JSPS Research Fellow, he pursued postdoctoral research at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program. In 2022, he established his research group at the Department of Physiology, Development Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, where he investigates how complex cognitive processes are managed by fundamental neuronal circuits. His work is aimed at understanding how the brain recognizes the rules governing the world and achieves behavioral goals, utilizing advanced technologies to further this research. His contributions to the field have been recognized through several key publications and awards, including the MRC New Investigator Award in 2025, reflecting his innovative approaches to studying cognition.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Physiology, Development Neuroscience, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Established research group focusing on cognitive functions and advanced technologies in neuroscience.

Courses

Part IB Neurobiology & Human Animal Behaviour - Practical - Human electrophysiology Part IB Neurobiology & Human Behaviour - Neuroanatomy Class Part IB Neurobiology & Human Animal Behaviour - Hearing Part IB Neurobiology - Hearing Part II PDN module N6 - Higher Order Function Dysfunction Part II PDN project Part II SBS Dissertation PDN

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.