Dr. Kathy Liu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kathy Liu, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on studying enzymes that regulate gene expression and their role in normal physiology and cancer biology. Dr. Liu's lab aims to discover unique biochemical mechanisms underlying cancer vulnerabilities and combines deeply mechanistic studies with innovative therapeutic development. Key areas of her research include X-Y paired homologous proteins, cancer fusion proteins, ribosome biology, and the co-regulation of enzyme-mediated modifications of RNA species. Dr. Liu aspires to redefine molecular understanding that leads to new cancer treatments, bridging fundamental biochemistry with translational research. Her goal is to forge a direct path from benchside discoveries to impactful clinical applications which fundamentally changes the approach to cancer treatment.

Research Interests

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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