Dr. Flora Rutaganira

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Flora Rutaganira uses choanoflagellates—the closest living single-celled relatives of animals—to study the origin of animal cell communication. She applies chemical, genetic, and cell biological tools to probe choanoflagellate cell-cell communication and its implications for understanding animal cell signaling and the origin of multicellularity in animals.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Conducts research on choanoflagellates to study cell communication in the context of the evolution of multicellularity.

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.