Dr. Thomas O Dell

Professor

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Biography

Thomas J. O'Dell is a Professor in the Department of Physiology at UCLA Medical School, where he also holds the Gail Patrick Endowed Administrative Chair in Brain Research. His work focuses on synaptic physiology and plasticity, with particular attention to long-term potentiation and synaptic transmission in the hippocampus. Through his research, O'Dell aims to unravel the complex mechanisms that underlie learning and memory processes in the brain. His contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous publications and presentations at major scientific conferences.

Research Interests

Synaptic Physiology Plasticity Long-Term Potentiation Synaptic Transmission Hippocampus

Experience

Professor

— Present

UCLA Medical School • Los Angeles, CA

Professor in the Department of Physiology, focusing on brain research and synaptic mechanisms.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.