Dr. Marta Soden

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marta Soden is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on neurobiology, specifically on the molecular basis of motivated behavior. She studies the connectivity, physiology, and function of neural circuits that govern motivated behaviors, utilizing a variety of advanced techniques such as patch clamp electrophysiology, gene manipulation with CRISPR/Cas9, fiber photometry, and optogenetics. Through her work, she aims to uncover the circuit connections that underlie activity patterns and functions of neurons in relation to motivated behavior.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.