Dr. Alexander Borowsky

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexander David Borowsky is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Molecular Diagnostics at UC Davis Health. He specializes in cancer pathology, laboratory medicine, and specifically in anatomic and molecular pathology related to breast diagnostics and prostate cancer. His clinical interests prominently focus on breast health and risk assessment, with a particular emphasis on ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and molecular cancer diagnosis. Dr. Borowsky's research interests delve into pathology mouse models of cancer, aiming to model pre-cancer and investigate the mechanisms of neoplastic progression. He completed his B.A. in Physics from Pomona College in 1989, followed by an M.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1994. His extensive training includes a residency in pathology at Vanderbilt Medical Center and fellowships in molecular oncology and pathology at Harvard Medical School, showcasing his commitment to the field of pathology and cancer research.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor and Director

2019-01-01 — Present

UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA

Oversees the molecular diagnostics department and instructs on advanced pathology practices.

Awards

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AACR Distinguished Lecture Breast Cancer Research Annual Award

#2020

Thriving Pink Community Service Award

#2020

Josie King “Hero” Award

#2016

Prostate Cancer Foundation Movember Challenge Award

#2015

Dean's Team Award for Excellence in Research

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.