Dr. Arash Bashirullah

Professor

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Biography

Arash Bashirullah is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in Pharmaceutical Sciences. He holds the position of Associate Dean for Research Graduate Education and serves as the Executive Director of the Lachman Institute. His research focuses on the mechanisms of regulated exocytosis, which is critical for inter-organ communication and homeostatic physiology in adult organisms. Bashirullah’s work explores the importance of controlled cargo release by secretory cells and the underlying cellular processes. His laboratory employs chemical mutagenesis screens to identify mutations that disrupt developmental transitions and regulated exocytosis, revealing novel genetic regulators essential for this process. The findings from his research have significant implications for understanding the etiology of diabetes and related disorders. Through his academic career, Bashirullah has contributed extensively to the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences, offering valuable insights into metabolic control and the pathogenesis of common human diseases.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences