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Michael Yartsev is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley, and a faculty member of the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute. His research focuses on understanding the neural basis of complex spatial acoustic behaviors and developing technologies to study neural activity in freely behaving flying bats. He aims to uncover the basic principles of brain function applicable to general mammals through innovative methods such as wireless recording of neural activity and optogenetic control for imaging studies. Yartsev has trained extensively in neurobiology, earning a PhD from the Weizmann Institute, and has held various academic positions since then, including his current role at UC Berkeley. His work is supported by numerous prestigious awards and fellowships, highlighting his contributions to the field of neuroscience and bioengineering. He has actively collaborated across various research institutes and has a commitment to advancing the understanding of neurobiological principles through interdisciplinary approaches.
UC Berkeley, Department of Bioengineering • Berkeley, CA
Teaching and conducting research in the areas of bioengineering and neuroscience.
UC Berkeley, Department of Bioengineering • Berkeley, CA
Conducted research on neural circuits and bioinstrumentation.
Princeton Neuroscience Institute • Princeton, NJ
Engaged in advanced research in neuroscience under the mentorship of Carlos Brody.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.