Dr. Samuel Pfaff

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Samuel Pfaff holds the Helen McLoraine Developmental Chair in Neurobiology at the University of California, San Diego. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Salk Institute, where he primarily focuses on the development of neural circuits and the mechanisms underlying behavioral responses. His work intersects multiple disciplines including genetics, molecular biology, and neuroscience. Pfaff's research is renowned for exploring the genetic and molecular basis of neural circuit formation and its implications for understanding complex behavior. He has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications and active collaborations with various research institutions. Pfaff's leadership in neurobiology embodies a commitment to advancing the understanding of how neural systems influence behavior, particularly through developmental processes.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).