Dr. Rodrigo Braga

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rodrigo M Braga specializes in cognitive neuroscience with a focus on brain networks supporting recollection, language, and social cognition, and the effects of neurodegeneration and vascular disease. He has conducted significant research in understanding the complex network of communication in the human brain, specifically how billions of neurons exchange signals through intricate pathways. His recent work includes discovering the coordinated activity of widely distributed brain networks that play a key role in recognition memory. Dr. Braga's notable studies published in prestigious journals have contributed to the understanding of how evolved parts of the human brain support social interactions. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Edinburgh, a Master of Research from Imperial College London, and a PhD from Imperial College London, UK. Additionally, he completed postdoctoral training in Cognitive Neuroscience at Harvard University and served as an instructor at Stanford University in 2020.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research in Cognitive Neuroscience.

Instructor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Instructed students in Cognitive Neuroscience.

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Academic Statement
  • Personal Statement
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.