Dr. Jennifer Cash

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jennifer Cash is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factors (RhoGEFs), which are enzymes that activate GTPases, key signaling proteins involved in various cellular processes such as cytoskeleton dynamics, cell migration, and cell growth. Her laboratory employs a combination of biochemical, structural, and cellular approaches, including cryo-electron microscopy, to investigate the function and regulation of RhoGEFs. The research aims to explore the proteins that interact with these regulators and effectors, providing insights into their roles in health and disease, particularly in relation to cancer progression and metastasis. The ultimate goal of her work is to uncover potential therapeutic targets for diseases associated with RhoGEF dysregulation.

Research Interests

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.