Dr. Capucine Van Rechem

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Capucine Van Rechem is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Cellular Biology and Physiology from the University of Lyon I, followed by a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Lille II. Dr. Van Rechem completed her postdoctoral training at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, specializing in Epigenetics and Cancer. Her research focuses on the molecular impact of chromatin modifiers on disease development, particularly in cancer. Dr. Van Rechem's laboratory investigates cell-cycle specific functions and explores unconventional roles of chromatin factors in cytoplasmic processes, specifically protein synthesis. She aims to provide insights that will lead to new targeted therapies for cancer. Her work has garnered several prestigious awards, including the Breakthrough Award from the Department of Defense and the Research Scholar grant from the American Cancer Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology focusing on molecular research in chromatin modifiers and their role in cancer.

Awards

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Breakthrough Award

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Research Scholar

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Jacob Churg Award

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Emerging Scientist Award

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Umbrella-Women’s Cancer Innovation Award

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Distinguished Scientist Award

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Scientific Scholar Award

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Predoctoral Fellowship

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Predoctoral Fellowship

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
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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