Dr. Douglas Brutlag

Professor

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Biography

Douglas L. Brutlag is a Professor of Biochemistry, Emeritus at Stanford University. He has made significant contributions to the fields of bioinformatics and computational biology, particularly in understanding the flow of information from genomes to phenotypes. His research interests include predicting molecular structure and function from primary sequences, as well as simulating protein folding and protein-ligand docking. Brutlag's academic journey includes a Ph.D. with Great Distinction from Stanford University's Biochemistry Department and a B.S. in Biology from the California Institute of Technology. Throughout his career, he has received multiple awards such as the Teacher Scholar Award from the Henry Camille Dreyfus Foundation and has served on several prestigious boards and committees. His role as a co-founder of the International Society for Computational Biology and his involvement in various advisory capacities highlight his impact in the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Emeritus faculty in the Department of Biochemistry, engaged in research and teaching.

Awards

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Honorary Professor

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Fellow

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Computer Application Science

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Fellow

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Teacher Scholar Award

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Young Investigator Award

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
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  • 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.