Dr. Julia Salzman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Julia Salzman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University. Her research focuses on the intersection of statistical and computational biology, with a particular emphasis on genomic data analysis. She has developed a novel paradigm, SPLASH (Statistically Primary Alignment Agnostic Sequence Homing), which revolutionizes how genomic data can be interpreted and analyzed, bypassing traditional computational constraints. Her lab works on problems such as genomic sequence analysis and the training of biological deep learning models at unprecedented scales. In addition to her main research interests, Salzman explores the applications of her methodologies to a wide range of biological phenomena, including the interactions of various life forms and their environments. She has received numerous accolades, including the NSF CAREER Award and the Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship, highlighting her contributions to the field of genomics and computational biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and researching in the field of biomedical data science and computational biology.

Awards

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Arc Ignite Investigator

2023-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2016-01-01
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McCormick-Gabilan Fellowship

2015-01-01
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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow

2014-01-01
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Baxter Faculty Scholar Award

2014-01-01
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Pathway Independence (K99/R00) Award

2012-01-01

Courses

BMDS 295 BIOE 392 BMDS 299 BIOC 299 BIOPHYS 399 BIOE 391 BIOPHYS 300 BIOC 399 CME 291 BIOC 370 BMDS 370 CME 400 CME 391 BIOC 221 BIOC 199 BIODS 228 BIODS 260C, STATS 260C BIODS 260A, STATS 260A

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
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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