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Prof. Wagner joined the faculty in January 2024 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) and in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB). He is a member of the Center for Computational Biology (CCB). His research group develops data-driven algorithms to analyze single-cell molecular atlases, focusing on single-cell transcriptomics, and applies these methodologies to study metabolic dysregulation in immune disorders. The group collaborates with experimental biologists to study a range of diverse immune disorders, including cancer, autoimmunity, and infectious diseases. Prof. Wagner is currently accepting new students and encourages prospective PhD applicants to mention his name in applications, indicating their interest in areas of CS-BIO AI-SCI. He emphasizes the importance of research opportunities available at Berkeley and welcomes direct communication from students accepted into Berkeley's PhD track.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.