Dr. Steve Ramirez

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Steve Ramirez. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Steve Ramirez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of memory and how they can be artificially modulated to address psychiatric disorders. He has made significant contributions to the field by identifying specific cell populations involved in memory formation and exploring how these can be manipulated optogenetically. His projects include investigating brain-wide cellular mechanisms underlying memory recall, creating false memories in rodent models, and examining the emotional strength associated with specific memories. Current research projects aim to achieve therapeutic effects by manipulating positive and negative memories in mice, which may have implications for treating conditions like depression and anxiety.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and research in memory and brain sciences.

Assistant Professor

2015-09-01 — 2018-08-31

Boston University • Boston, MA

Conducting research and teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

Awards

#

McKnight Matthew Pecot Fellowship

2022-06-01
#

NIH: Early Independence Award

2017-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.