Dr. Anthony Forster

Professor

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Biography

Anthony C. Forster holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Adelaide and an M.D. from Harvard University. He leads the Molecular Biology Program in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, where his research focuses on RNA and protein synthesis, particularly in the context of synthetic biology. Dr. Forster is known for the discovery of the hammerhead catalytic RNA structure and for inventing external guide sequences for ribonuclease P. He has created unnatural genetic codes de novo and founded several biotech companies. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as Cell and Nature, and he has contributed to edited volumes including the 'Methods in Biotechnology' journal. He is also a coauthor of 'Synthetic Biology: Lab Manual.'

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.