Dr. Jan Skotheim

Professor

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Biography

Jan Skotheim is a Professor of Biology at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Chemical Systems Biology. His interdisciplinary research group combines insights from mathematics, physics, engineering, biochemistry, genetics, and cell and molecular biology. Skotheim's academic background includes a BS in Mathematics and a BS in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1999, a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cambridge in 2004, and postdoctoral training in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Systems Biology at Rockefeller University. Skotheim investigates the fundamental questions surrounding how growth drives cell division, focusing on the molecular mechanisms that link these two processes. He has received numerous honors, including the NIH F32 Postdoctoral Fellowship and the NSF Career Award. His work has implications for understanding cell morphology and size regulation, especially in relation to disease contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor of Biology with a courtesy appointment in Chemical Systems Biology, focusing on cell division and growth.

Awards

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Career Award

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Hellman Faculty Scholar Award

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NSF Career Award

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David Hunington Dean’s Faculty Scholar

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HHMI Faculty Scholar Award

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
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.