Dr. Jennifer Nemhauser

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Nemhauser is aProfessor at the University of Washington, specializing in the fields of Genetics Genomics, Plant Biology, and Synthetic Biology. With a profound commitment to advancing the understanding of plant systems, her research focuses on the intricate regulatory mechanisms that govern cellular functions crucial for multicellular life. By leveraging plants as experimental models, she aims to engineer pathways that enhance resource-efficient and climate-resilient agriculture, contributing to fundamental insights in developmental biology. Throughout her career, Nemhauser has actively engaged in fostering an inclusive scientific environment that empowers diverse researchers to collaborate effectively. Her innovative laboratory endeavors seek to develop 'smart plants' along with trained teams to optimize contributions toward alleviating human suffering through scientific discovery. Nemhauser holds a B.A. in Biological Sciences from Wellesley College and a Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, enriched with a post-doctoral fellowship at the Salk Institute.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

— Present

Whitehead Institute •

Post-doctoral Fellow

— Present

Salk Institute •

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.