Dr. Lauren O Connell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lauren O'Connell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. She specializes in amphibian biology, focusing on how animals adapt their behavior and physiology in changing environments. After earning her Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, she initiated her own lab at Harvard University as a Bauer Fellow. O'Connell joined the faculty at Stanford in 2017. Her lab pursues projects investigating parent-offspring interactions and the physiological and chemical defenses of poison frogs.

Research Interests

Amphibian Biology Animal Behavior Physiology Evolutionary Innovations Chemical Defenses

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.