Dr. Alla Fomina

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alla Fomina is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology at UC Davis. She conducts research primarily focused on immune cell function, membrane trafficking, and intracellular signaling mechanisms. Her work investigates endocytic and exocytic pathways, particularly how ion channels and intracellular Ca2+ signaling influence immune responses. She is affiliated with several graduate groups, including Biophysics and Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology. Fomina has published extensively in journals such as the Journal of Physiology and Experimental Cell Research, contributing significant findings to the understanding of Ca2+ dynamics and cell signaling in various cellular contexts, including T lymphocytes and monocytes. Her educational contributions include teaching advanced physiology and biophysics courses, as well as leading special studies in membrane biology.

Research Interests

Courses

Special Study Research Current Techniques in Biophysics Advanced Physiology Mammalian Endocrinology Human Physiology MERN: Metabolism, Endocrinology, Reproduction, Nutrition Membrane Biology Distinguished Lectures in Physiology

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.