Dr. Marc Dichter

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Biography

Marc Dichter, M.D., Ph.D., is the Emeritus Professor of Neurology and Interim Director of the Mahoney Institute of Neurological Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. His research expertise encompasses epilepsy, epileptogenesis, and the mechanisms regulating synaptic function, alongside pharmacological studies on inhibitory and excitatory amino acid receptors. Dichter's training includes a B.A. from Queens College of the City University of New York, an M.D. and Ph.D. from New York University, and extensive post-graduate training at esteemed institutions including Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Hospital. His clinical work focuses on clinical epilepsy and the aging population, emphasizing the pharmacology of new antiepileptic drugs and biomarkers relevant to neurodegenerative diseases. Ongoing research in his lab targets the basic mechanisms underlying epilepsy and explores brain stimulation strategies to prevent seizures, particularly following traumatic brain injury. His studies involve advanced techniques in CNS tissue culture and neuropharmacology, aiming to enhance understanding of neuronal behavior in both healthy and pathological states.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Fellow Medicine

— Present

Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Completed clinical fellowship focusing on medicine.

Medical Intern

— Present

Beth Israel Hospital • Boston, MA

Participated in medical intern training.

Clinical Associate

— Present

Electroencephalography Laboratory, NINCDS • Bethesda, MD

Worked on projects related to electroencephalography.

Resident Neurology

— Present

Harvard Longwood Program • Boston, MA

Engaged in residency training in neurology.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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