Dr. Melissa Bauman

Professor

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Biography

Melissa Bauman is a behavioral neuroscientist at the UC Davis MIND Institute, focusing on prenatal risk factors for neurodevelopmental disorders. She is particularly interested in how the maternal-fetal immune environment influences neural development. In addition to her research, she serves as the director of the UC Davis Health Women in Medicine and Health Sciences program, demonstrating her commitment to advancing women's careers in science and medicine.

Research Interests

Behavioral Neuroscience Prenatal Risk Factors Neurodevelopmental Disorders Maternal-Fetal Immune Environment

Experience

Professor

2018-08-01 — Present

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Conducting research on maternal-fetal immune interactions and neurodevelopment.

Associate Dean Research Infrastructure

2021-01-01 — Present

UC Davis MIND Institute • Davis, CA

Leading initiatives to improve research infrastructure and support for academic scientists.

Awards

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NARSAD Young Investigator Award

2012-01-01
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AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar Trainee

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.