Dr. Jason Karpac

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jason Karpac is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University in the College of Medicine. His research focuses on the origins of signaling networks that confer metabolic flexibility to animals, enabling them to maintain energy homeostasis. The lab primarily utilizes Drosophila melanogaster as a genetic model to explore the function and integration of these signaling networks across various biological organization levels, including molecules, cells, tissues, inter-organ communication, and organismal physiology, particularly in the context of aging. Dr. Karpac earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Grove City College in 2003, a PhD from the Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2007, and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Rochester and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging.

Research Interests

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
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  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.