Dr. Daria Mochly Rosen

Professor

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Biography

Daria Mochly-Rosen is the George D. Smith Professor of Translational Medicine at Stanford University. Her research focuses on the development of pharmacological agents to address cellular and molecular events related to disease conditions, utilizing various in vitro and in vivo models. She has made significant contributions in the areas of protein-protein interactions, GTPase regulation of mitochondrial dynamics, and enzyme activation for disease treatment. With a PhD from the Weizmann Institute in Chemical Immunology, she has led innovative initiatives such as SPARK Global, which accelerates academic discoveries. Mochly-Rosen's scholarly work includes identifying peptide inhibitors for signaling pathways and understanding the role of aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 in cell survival, resulting in the founding of ALDEA Pharma. She has received numerous awards and honors for her leadership and contributions to biomedical science and translational research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Leads a research lab focused on translational medicine and chemical systems biology.

Founder President

2015-01-01 — Present

SPARK Global •

Oversees an organization aimed at accelerating academic discoveries in translational science.

Awards

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ACTS Team Science award

2025-01-01
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Pantheon Award

2022-01-01
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Patient Impact Award

2020-01-01

Courses

CSB 242 CSB 270 CSB 290 CBIO 299 CSB 299 NEPR 299 CBIO 399 CSB 399 NEPR 399 CSB 370 BIOE 191X BIO 300X CSB 199 CSB 240B CSB 240A

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.