Dr. Leah Guthrie

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leah Guthrie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley. She completed her PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2019, where her research focused on innovative approaches in the fields of computational biology and synthetic biology. Leah’s research centers on understanding the principles that govern microbial metabolism and signaling in the context of kidney homeostasis and disease. Utilizing methods such as mass spectrometry, chemoinformatics, and molecular biology, she aims to uncover key insights that could transform therapeutic strategies. Prior to her current role, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow in Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine from 2019 to 2023. Leah is also a recipient of the HHMI Hanna Gray Fellowship, which supports her ongoing research endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoc

2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Conducted postdoctoral research in Microbiology and Immunology with a focus on microbial metabolism.

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.