Neuroscience and Physiology

Scientists who work in this area study the structure and function of the brain and nervous system, and the actions that result. The mathematical/computational methods used include spatially and temporally explicit simulation models, differential equations, probability, and statistics.

  • Barbara Chapman

    neuroscience

  • Jochen Ditterich

    neuroscience

    e-mail: jditterich at ucdavis.edu

  • Timothy Lewis

    theoretical neuroscience

    preferred student preparation: differential equations, programming experience
    e-mail: tlewis at ucdavis.edu

  • Bruno Olshausen

    computational neuroscience

    preferred student preparation: strong math background, programming experience
    e-mail: baolshausen at ucdavis.edu

  • Pamela Pappone

    physiology of mammalian cells

    e-mail: papappone at ucdavis.edu

  • Mitchell Sutter

    neuroscience

    e-mail: mlsutter at ucdavis.edu

  • Martin Usrey

    neuroscience

    preferred student preparation: NPB 100, 101
    e-mail: wmusrey at ucdavis.edu

  • Martin Wilson

    visual neuroscience

    e-mail: mcwilson at ucdavis.edu

For additional information

  • Contact potential faculty mentors directly, or
  • Contact our academic coordinator, Carole Hom, at clhom@ucdavis.edu to discuss your interests