Dr. Kathy Liu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kathy Fange Liu, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on the study of enzymes that regulate gene expression, both in normal physiology and cancer biology. She aims to discover unique biochemical mechanisms that underlie cancer vulnerabilities and combines deep mechanistic studies with innovative therapeutic development. Her work includes exploration of X-Y paired homologous proteins, cancer fusion proteins, ribosome biology, and the coregulation of enzyme-mediated modifications of RNA species. Through her research, Dr. Liu seeks to redefine molecular understanding that leads to new cancer treatments bridging fundamental biochemistry with translational research, aiming to forge a direct path from benchside discoveries to impactful clinical applications that fundamentally change the approach to cancer treatment.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Conducts research on gene expression regulation and cancer biology, leads various institute memberships, and co-directs programs focused on genomic integrity.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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