Dr. Daniel Nomura

Professor

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Biography

Dan Nomura is a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, holding joint appointments in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology. He is also the Co-Director of the Molecular Therapeutics Initiative and an investigator at the Innovative Genomics Institute. Dr. Nomura's research focuses on developing chemoproteomic platforms to tackle the 'undruggable' proteome, aiming to discover transformative medicines for cancer and other diseases. His contributions include co-founding several biotech companies that leverage chemoproteomic technologies, and he has served on various scientific advisory boards. He has received numerous honors, including the National Cancer Institute Outstanding Investigator Award and being named a Searle Scholar. His lab is committed to advancing chemical technologies in drug discovery, with ongoing projects aimed at discovering new therapeutic modalities and expanding targeted protein degradation techniques.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.