Dr. Julia Cui

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Julia Yue Cui is an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. She is a trained toxicologist specializing in toxicogenomics and epigenomics, focusing on the impacts of environmental chemical exposure on the gut microbiome and regulatory mechanisms involved in drug metabolism and obesity development. Julia received her B.S. degree from Chukechen Honors College, Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, and her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas Medical Center. Her research interests encompass developmental exposure to environmental chemicals, epigenetic memory, and the intricate interactions between the gut microbiome and pediatric pharmacology. Additionally, she is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and has overseen various projects tackling issues such as the impacts of maternal exposure to PCB and PBDE on child health outcomes. Julia’s work not only contributes to our understanding of environmental toxicology but also aims to identify innovative strategies to mitigate adverse health effects in vulnerable populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Affiliate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Serves as an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences focusing on the effects of chemical exposures on health.

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.