Dr. José Dinneny

Professor

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Biography

José Dinneny is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology Genetics from the University of California, Berkeley, and pursued a Ph.D. at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on the molecular genetic processes governing plant organ shape and how plants adapt to water-related stresses, revealing significant physiological implications for agriculture. Dinneny established an independent lab at the Temasek Lifesciences Laboratory in Singapore and moved to the Carnegie Institution for Science before joining Stanford University in 2018. He is recognized for pioneering research that integrates advanced imaging robotics and innovative synthetic biology tools. His accolades include being a Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator and an AAAS Fellow. Dinneny has contributed extensively to understanding the gene networks that allow plants to sense and respond to environmental stresses, and he is passionate about improving agricultural sustainability and engaging in science policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

José Dinneny conducts research in the Department of Biology, focusing on plant responses to environmental stress.

Director of Graduate Studies

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Oversaw graduate studies within the Department of Biology.

Member

2024-01-01 — Present

Howard Hughes Medical Institute • Stanford, California

Became an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Awards

#2023

Charles Albert Shull Award

2023-01-01
#2022

AAAS Fellow

2022-01-01
#2022

Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator Award

2022-01-01

Courses

BIO 198 BIOE 391 BIO 300 BIO 290 BIO 199 BIO 299 BIO 155 BIO 255 BIO 84

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.