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Pavak Shah is an Associate Professor specializing in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on understanding the dynamic nature of neuronal circuits in the developing nervous system using the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism. He employs a combination of classical genetics and quantitative imaging techniques to explore how neuronal circuits adapt and refine their connectivity in response to developmental cues and experience. Through this work, he aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms that guide the assembly of these complex networks, including the roles of cell adhesion molecules and morphogen gradients. His contributions to the field have been recognized through various publications in top-tier journals.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.