Dr. Adam Maclean

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adam MacLean is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on quantitative computational biology, specifically in the areas of systems biology, dynamical systems theory, and statistical inference. He has a PhD in Systems Biology from Imperial College London and has held several postdoctoral appointments at prestigious institutions, including the University of California, Irvine, and the University of Oxford. His work involves developing mathematical and computational methods to study stem cell fate and the underlying mechanisms that govern cell behavior in healthy and diseased states. MacLean has published extensively on topics that include signaling networks, cell fate decisions, and single-cell analysis, contributing significantly to the understanding of stem cells' role in development and regeneration. He leads a research group that seeks to derive mechanistic theories of stem cell function and health, working at the intersection of biology, mathematics, and computational methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Engaged in teaching and research in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Research Associate

2015-01-01 — 2016-08-31

Imperial College London •

Conducted research as part of a collaborative project.

Research Associate

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Oxford •

Worked on research initiatives in computational biology.

Postdoctoral Scholar

2016-09-01 — 2018-12-31

University of California, Irvine •

Pursued independent research in computational methods applied to biology.

Awards

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NIH/NSF Career Development Award

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NSF CAREER Award

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
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Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.