Dr. Ashish Kumar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ashish Kumar is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Pharmacology at Yale University. He earned his Ph.D. from the Institute of Life Sciences in Bhubaneswar, India, where he focused on the structural biophysical characterization of plant chromatin and histone chaperones. His doctoral work contributed to understanding the roles of specific histone chaperones under stress conditions in plants. Utilizing X-ray Crystallography and various biophysical techniques, he made significant contributions to elucidating plant chromatin dynamics. Currently, Ashish's research investigates the mechanisms governing DNA replication initiation in metazoans. His approach combines structural biology and biochemical techniques, revealing insights into the inhibitory signals that affect the loading of replication factors. Ashish's ongoing work in Professor Schlessinger's lab aims to unravel the structures of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) in complex with signaling molecules. His published work reflects collaborations with other researchers in the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
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Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.