Dr. James Murray

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Biography

Professor Murray's research interests are mathematical biology, focusing on the application of mathematical modeling in medicine, psychology, ecology, epidemiology, and developmental biology. Before joining the University of Washington, he was the founding Director of the Centre for Mathematical Biology at the University of Oxford. His significant academic trajectory includes notable honors, such as being a Guggenheim Fellow in 1968 and a Fellow of the Royal Society in London since 1985. He has received numerous prestigious awards like the Naylor Prize in Applied Mathematics in 1989 and the IMA Gold Medal in 2009. Additionally, he has held visiting professorships at various esteemed institutions, including MIT, Caltech, and the University of Utah, contributing to the advancement of mathematical and theoretical biology. His impact extends through his public engagements, including his PBS program, 'Patterns of Nature,' and he is recognized for his contributions to the field through multiple honorary degrees from various universities. In his spare time, he enjoys medieval art and architecture, along with 19th-century English watercolor paintings.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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