Dr. Julia Kenyon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Julia Kenyon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Cambridge, where she leads a research group focused on the structure of viral genomes. Her work is dedicated to understanding the processes involved in the formation of virus particles and designing drugs to inhibit these processes. Dr. Kenyon specializes in various viruses, including HIV and FIV, as well as dengue and influenza viruses. Her team develops innovative techniques to visualize viral genomes and RNA molecules, contributing significantly to the field of virology. She also holds the position of Director of Studies for Medicine (pre-clinical) at Homerton College, emphasizing her commitment to both research and education in the biological and natural sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Group Leader

— Present

Department of Pathology • University of Cambridge, Cambridge, ENG

Leading research on viral genome structures and developing new techniques for visualizing viral RNA.

Director of Studies

— Present

Homerton College • University of Cambridge, Cambridge, ENG

Overseeing pre-clinical studies in Medicine and Biological Natural Sciences.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.