Dr. Wendy Koss

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Biography

Wendy Koss is the facility director of the Purdue Animal Behavior Core (PABC) at Purdue University. Her expertise lies in behavioral analyses and the design and implementation of behavioral experiments, particularly involving rodents. Koss's work is pivotal in providing investigators with cost-effective and efficient access to advanced behavioral testing methodologies. Under her guidance, the PABC offers tailored training on specialized behavioral equipment and consultation services for research design, data analysis, and grant submissions related to behavioral testing. Koss leads a team of professionals who carry out comprehensive behavioral assays and health phenotyping for transgenic rodent models. Her commitment to assisting first-time users includes free consultations to assist in selecting appropriate behavioral tests for their specific research needs.

Research Interests

Experience

Facility Director

2010-01-01 — Present

Purdue Animal Behavior Core • West Lafayette, IN

Oversees the operations of the Purdue Animal Behavior Core, providing expertise in behavioral analysis and supporting experimental design for behavioral research.

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.