Dr. Flora Tassone

Professor

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Biography

Flora Tassone is a Professor In-Residence in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of California, Davis. She holds a B.S. degree in Biology from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Catholic University of Rome, Italy. Her research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly those associated with Fragile X syndrome and autism spectrum disorders. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms associated with these disorders, including exploring the gene expression of the FMR1 gene and its implications for clinical manifestations. She has acted as the director of the Molecular Core Fragile X project, providing critical molecular support for various research initiatives at the MIND Institute. Flora has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including fellowships from NIH, the National Fragile X Foundation, and the Department of Defense. Her expertise in transcriptional and translational regulation has made her a recognized figure in the Fragile X scientific community, where she has extensively published and presented her findings internationally.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor In-Residence

2000-01-01 — Present

University of California, Davis • Sacramento Campus

Focus on neurodevelopmental disorders and genetic research.

Awards

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Research Award

2007-01-01
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Dean’s Team Award for Excellence

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.