Dr. Emma Farley

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Biography

Emma Farley is the Principal Investigator of the Farley Lab at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where she has been leading research since September 2016. The lab operates with joint appointments in the School of Medicine and Biological Sciences. Farley's research primarily focuses on studying enhancer variants that influence gene expression and phenotypes, contributing significantly to the understanding of functional genomics. Under her guidance, the lab has cultivated a collaborative environment for students at various academic levels, engaging in cutting-edge research to explore the complexities of genetic regulation and developmental biology. Farley's leadership and mentorship have been recognized through various institutional accolades, further underscoring her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and training the next generation of researchers.

Research Interests

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.
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  • 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).