Dr. Liqun Luo

Professor

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Biography

Liqun Luo is the Ann Bill Swindells Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Biology. He earned his bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Science and Technology of China and completed his PhD at Brandeis University. With postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Luo established his lab in December 1996, focusing on the assembly of neural circuits and their functions. His research investigates the intricate connections between neurons, particularly in the fly olfactory circuit, and extends to broader developmental processes in mouse brains. His work employs diverse methodologies, including genetic tools, transcriptomics, and live imaging. Dr. Luo has authored the widely used textbook 'Principles of Neurobiology' and served on editorial boards of notable journals. He has received several prestigious awards, including the NAS Award in Neurosciences and the Jacob Javits Award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. As a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, his contributions significantly advance the field of neuroscience.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1996-12-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Ann Bill Swindells Professor in the Department of Biology and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.

Awards

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NAS Award in Neurosciences

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Education Neuroscience Award

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Pradel Award

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Lawrence C. Katz Prize

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Member of the National Academy of Sciences

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

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H.W. Mossman Award

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Investigator

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Jacob Javits Award

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Technology Innovation Award

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Young Investigator Award

Patents

Reducing Axon Degeneration Using Proteasome Inhibitors

7,012,063

A method developed to mitigate axon degeneration.

Somatic Recombination

7,282,621

Patent for a method related to genetic recombination.

Site-Directed Integration of Transgenes in Mammals

9,125,385

A technique for specific genetic modifications in mammals.

Courses

BIO 102 BIOE 392 BIO 198 NEPR 299 BIOE 391 BIO 300 CBIO 399 NEPR 399 MED 370 BIOE 191X BIO 199X BIO 290 BIO 222 BIO 154 BIO 254 NBIO 254

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.