Dr. Michael Economo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Economo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University. He earned his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University and holds a BA and BSE from Duke University. His research focuses on the structure and function of neural circuits in the brain that control movement. Economo leverages advanced optical, electrophysiological, and genetic techniques to record and manipulate neural activity, aiming to illuminate the connectivity within neural circuits. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the Whitehall Foundation Young Investigator Award and the Klingenstein-Simons Award in Neuroscience. Economo has been involved in various funded research projects, collaborating with institutions such as the National Institute of Health and the National Science Foundation. He is dedicated to advancing understanding of the brain's control over movement through innovative research methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Boston University College of Engineering • Boston, MA

Teaching and research in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Awards

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Whitehall Foundation Young Investigator Award

2021-01-01
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Klingenstein-Simons Award Neuroscience

2020-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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