Dr. Kristin Grimsrud

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristin Nicole Grimsrud is an Associate Clinical Professor at UC Davis Health, specializing in Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacology, and Toxicology. She serves as Associate Director of Vivaria and Veterinary Care within the Mouse Biology Program at Shriners Children's Northern California. Her clinical research is centered on enhancing the safety and efficacy of drug dosing regimens for vulnerable populations, particularly pediatric burn patients. Dr. Grimsrud's work investigates how genetic variations influence drug metabolism and response, focusing on the implications for opioid therapy in individuals with complex health needs. Her dedication extends to minimizing stress for laboratory animals while improving translational research outcomes. She emphasizes personalized therapy to address potential adverse drug reactions resulting from physiological variations in developmental stages. Dr. Grimsrud's research integration includes pharmacogenetics and translational models, striving for advancements in precision medicine through a comprehensive understanding of interindividual variability in drug response.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Clinical Professor

— Present

UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA

Specializes in Veterinary Medicine and leads the Mouse Biology Program in laboratory animal care.

Awards

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Top 5 Abstract

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Research Poster Award

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Clinical Research Award

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Buck Scholarship Recipient

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.