Dr. Justin Siegel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Justin Siegel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at UC Davis. His research focuses on developing new tools and knowledge required to discover novel enzyme catalysts rapidly and reliably. Through computational modeling and in vitro studies, his lab leverages breakthroughs in synthetic biology to evaluate and design proteins for various applications, including treating celiac disease and combating anthrax infections. Siegel's work integrates theoretical and experimental approaches in protein design, utilizing the Rosetta Molecular Modeling Suite extensively. His publications include significant contributions to understanding the kinetic characteristics of glycoside hydrolase mutants, the functional characterization of enzymes, and the development of novel biosynthetic pathways.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-08-01 — Present

UC Davis • Davis, CA

Conducts research in computational protein design and enzyme catalysis.

Awards

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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow

2014-01-01
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International Genetic Engineering Machines Competition: Grand Prize

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.