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Julie Theriot is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on the biomechanics and computational biology of cellular movement and organization. Theriot's work explores actin-based motility in intracellular bacterial pathogens, cellular crawling, and dynamics of cellular organization in various biological systems. She employs interdisciplinary approaches, utilizing biochemical reconstitution, mathematical modeling, and quantitative video analysis. Theriot received her B.S. degrees in Biology and Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and completed her Ph.D. in Cell Biology at the University of California at San Francisco. She has held significant academic positions including Associate Professor and Professor at Stanford University, where she published extensively in top-tier journals. Her contributions encompass various studies that showcase the interplay between mechanical properties and cellular functions, significantly advancing the understanding of cellular dynamics.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Leading research in cellular mechanics and dynamics, focusing on self-organization and movement.
Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA
Engaged in interdisciplinary research involving biochemistry and microbiology.
Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA
Conducted research and taught courses related to microbiology and immunology.
Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA
Developed foundational research in cellular biology.
Whitehead Institute Biomedical Research • Cambridge, MA
Focused on cellular dynamics and microscopy techniques.
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