Dr. Elena Koslover

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elena Koslover is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. She earned her Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2013. Her research focuses on developing general principles that quantitatively link in vitro characterization of interacting biomolecules to the behavior of living cells. This work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of biomolecular interactions and their implications for cellular function. By employing advanced experimental techniques and theoretical modeling, she seeks to bridge the gap between molecular biology and physics, contributing to a deeper understanding of life at the molecular level.

Research Interests

Biomolecular Interactions Cellular Dynamics

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).