Dr. Jeanne Kowalski Muegge

Professor

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Biography

Jeanne Kowalski-Muegge is a Professor and Associate Director of Cancer Clinical Genomics at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes. With extensive experience in clinical sequencing of patient tumors, she leads research initiatives involving molecular tumor board evaluations to interrogate cancer-related public domain data. Her work emphasizes the development of analytical workflows to enhance the information exchange concerning tumor molecular profiles, drug compounds, and clinical outcomes. Prior to her current role, Kowalski-Muegge served as the founding director at the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University, where she fostered a blended discipline core in biostatistics and bioinformatics to support cancer research. A prominent figure in cancer biostatistics and bioinformatics, she has authored over 150 publications and has contributed to academic literature, including a graduate textbook on U-Statistics. Her academic journey includes significant roles at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Kowalski-Muegge earned her doctoral degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard School of Public Health.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Livestrong Cancer Institutes • Austin, TX

Oversees clinical sequencing of patient tumors and leads research initiatives.

Founding Director

2010-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University • Atlanta, GA

Led a blended discipline core in biostatistics and bioinformatics.

Faculty Member

2000-01-01 — 2009-12-31

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine • Baltimore, MD

Integral member of the cancer biostatistics core.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Introductory statistics course (grade C or higher) Volunteer or paid work in social work or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research methods syllabus (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.