Dr. Ashby Morrison

Professor

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Biography

Ashby Morrison is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. His research focuses on elucidating the contribution of chromatin mechanisms to promote genomic integrity. Regulation of chromatin is a crucial component of DNA metabolism and processing in eukaryotic organisms. His lab employs an integrated approach utilizing genetic, biochemical, and molecular techniques in yeast and mammalian systems to examine the involvement of chromatin processes in preventing genome instability and pathogenesis of diseases. Ashby holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Baylor College of Medicine and has also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, specializing in Carcinogenesis. He has received numerous awards including the Gabilan Fellow Award and the Gabilan Honor from Stanford University, as well as the Pathways Independence Award from NIH. His work has resulted in significant contributions to the field, particularly in understanding chromatin-remodeling complexes and their influence on genome stability.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor in the Department of Biology with a focus on chromatin mechanisms and genomic integrity.

Awards

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Gabilan Fellow Award

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Chambers Fellow Award

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Terman Fellow Award

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Kimmel Scholar Award

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Pathways Independence Award (K99/R00)

Patents

Methods Uses Introducing Mutations Genetic Material Genome Assembly

11,155,806 2021-10-26

Patent for methods related to genetic material manipulation.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11155806B2/en

Courses

BIO 312 BIO 315 BIO 199A BIO 199B BIO 199C BIO 198 CBIO 299 BIO 300 CBIO 399 BIO 290 CBIO 260 BIO 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.