Dr. Kacper Rogala

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kacper Rogala is an Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine with a joint appointment in the Department of Structural Biology and the Department of Chemical and Systems Biology. He leads the Rogala Lab at the Stanford Cancer Institute, focusing on understanding how cells sense nutrients and make growth decisions in response to environmental conditions. Kacper's research aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that regulate cellular metabolism and nutrient sensing, which has significant implications for cancer and metabolic diseases. He holds a Bachelor of Science with honors from the University of Edinburgh, a Master of Research from University College London, and a Doctorate from the University of Oxford. Prior to joining Stanford, Kacper completed his postdoctoral work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he investigated nutrient sensing mechanisms at the cellular level. Kacper has received multiple awards for his groundbreaking work in cancer research, including a Peer Reviewed Cancer Career Development Award from the United States Department of Defense and an NIH Pathway Independence Award from the National Cancer Institute.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Leading research on nutrient sensing in cancer biology.

Awards

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Peer Reviewed Cancer Career Development Award

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NIH Pathway Independence Award

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.