Dr. Dasantila Golemi Kotra

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Biography

Dr. Golemi-Kotra received her PhD from Wayne State University in 2002, where her research focused on understanding the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. After obtaining her degree, she completed postdoctoral training at Yale University in 2004, concentrating on the design of small proteins capable of disrupting interactions between biological molecules involved in cancer and viral infections. Her research group focuses on bacterial infections, specifically on the signaling mechanisms related to cell wall damage in bacteria. The team aims to understand how microorganisms interact with various biomolecules including DNA, RNA, proteins, and metabolites, with the goal of enhancing medicinal efforts to treat bacterial infections. Dr. Golemi-Kotra is open to research opportunities with individuals eager to challenge and explore the complexities of bacterial behavior and mechanisms.

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Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.