Dr. Kevin Behar

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Biography

Kevin Behar is a Senior Research Scientist at the Yale School of Medicine, where he focuses on the role of alternative fuel substrates in supporting brain activity, particularly in relation to glucose metabolism and its impact on mood disorders. His research utilizes Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) techniques to investigate the synthesis of GABA in the brain and the cycling of glutamate, GABA, and glutamine. With a strong academic background, Behar completed his PhD at Yale University in 1985 and later held a postdoctoral fellowship there. His work is significant in understanding the biochemical underpinnings of psychiatric conditions, making contributions to the field that connect metabolic processes with mental health.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.