Dr. Karla Neugebauer

Professor

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Biography

Karla Neugebauer holds a BS in Biology from Cornell University and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of California-San Francisco. After a postdoctoral fellowship at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, focusing on RNA biology, she transitioned to a research group leader position at the Max Planck Institute of Cell Biology and Genetics in Germany from 2001 to 2013. In 2013, she joined Yale University as a Professor in the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and the Department of Cell Biology, where she also directs the Yale Center for RNA Science and Medicine. Her research has significantly contributed to the understanding of RNA metabolism and the mechanisms of splicing. Neugebauer's work has been recognized internationally, winning the Mid-Career Achievement Award from the RNA Society in 2017. She is dedicated to developing a biochemistry curriculum that meets current and future planetary needs, reflecting her commitment to addressing climate change challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Teaching and research in the fields of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, and Cell Biology.

Research Group Leader

2001-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Max Planck Institute of Cell Biology and Genetics • Dresden, Germany

Led a research group focusing on RNA biology and metabolism.

Awards

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Mid-Career Achievement Award

2017-06-03
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EMBO Member

2012-10-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
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  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.