Dr. Jon Sack

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jon Sack is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis, within the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology. His research focuses on ion channel proteins, which are critical for regulating electrical signals in cells, influencing not only neuronal communication but also a range of physiological functions including hormonal secretion, cardiac rhythm, and muscle contraction. The Sack lab employs molecular tools to visualize and manipulate electrophysiological activity in neurons with the aim of reprogramming neuronal electrical signaling. This work is directly relevant to various clinical disorders, such as cardiac arrhythmias and chronic pain. Additionally, Dr. Sack is involved in developing novel probes that can selectively bind to specific ion channel conformations, allowing for real-time imaging of ion channel activity. He has contributed significantly to the field, with numerous publications detailing the mechanisms by which ion channels operate and their role in physiological and pathological contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Conducting research and teaching in the field of physiology, with a focus on ion channel modulation and neuronal signaling.

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.