Dr. Seiji Nishino

Professor

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Biography

Seiji Nishino is a Professor Emeritus at Stanford University, specializing in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with a focus on Sleep Medicine. His research interests lie in sleep circadian neurobiology, particularly using animal models to study sleep physiology. The laboratory conducts extensive pharmacological studies aimed at developing new treatments for sleep disorders, including narcolepsy and circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Nishino's work is pivotal in understanding the underlying mechanisms of sleep and the development of therapeutic strategies to address various sleep-related issues.

Research Interests

Courses

BIOS 226 (Aut) BIOS 226 (Spr)

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.