Dr. Jennifer Doudna

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Doudna is a distinguished investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and holds the Li Ka Shing Chancellor's Chair in Biomedical Health Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a professor specializing in Molecular Therapeutics. Doudna is renowned for her contributions to the field of gene editing, particularly through the development of CRISPR-Cas9 technology. Her work has had significant implications for genetic research and biotechnology. As a leading figure in molecular cell biology, she continues to investigate the mechanism of RNA-guided genome editing and its applications in medicine and agriculture. Doudna's lab focuses on understanding the structure and function of RNA molecules and developing innovative tools for genome manipulation.

Research Interests

Gene Editing CRISPR-Cas9 Technology Molecular Therapeutics RNA Biology

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.