Dr. Kacper Rogala

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kacper Rogala is an Assistant Professor at Stanford University, jointly appointed to the Department of Structural Biology and the Department of Chemical & Systems Biology. He leads the Stanford Cancer Institute and has an academic background in biochemistry. Born in Poland, Kacper completed his education in notable British institutions including Oxford, London, and Edinburgh. His research primarily focuses on protein interactions and the mechanisms of nutrient sensing. Kacper pursued postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions such as MIT, Whitehead Institute, and Broad Institute, studying nutrient sensing mechanisms on cellular membranes. His work aims to elucidate how proteins and cellular pathways affect cancer progression, targeting the understanding of protein mechanisms to develop chemical probes for therapeutic benefit. Since joining Stanford as an Assistant Professor in 2022, he has been dedicated to understanding cellular metabolism and the effects of growth factors on nutrient response.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA

Joined as an Assistant Professor with a focus on Structural Biology and Chemical Systems Biology, leading research initiatives at the Stanford Cancer Institute.

Awards

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Innovation Collaboration Award

2024-01-01
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Maximizing Investigators' Research Award

2023-01-01
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Career Development Award

2023-01-01
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NIH Pathway Independence Award

2021-01-01
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Margaret Herman Sokol Postdoctoral Award

2020-01-01
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award

2020-01-01
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Junior Fellowship

2018-01-01
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Member

2016-01-01
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College Research Associate

2016-01-01
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Graduate Fellowship

2011-01-01
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Master of Research Student Prize

2011-01-01
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Governor’s Award Outstanding Students

2006-01-01

Courses

BIOPHYS 242 SBIO 242 CSB 270 BIOPHYS 300 CSB 399 CHEM 200 CHEM 301

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.