Dr. Lisa Jones

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Biography

Professor Lisa Jones leads the Jones Lab at the University of California, San Diego, focusing on structural proteomics using various biochemical, analytical, and biophysical approaches. Her research emphasizes the study of protein interactions that play crucial roles in significant biological processes. The lab employs a protein footprinting method known as fast photochemical oxidation of proteins (FPOP) paired with mass spectrometry to identify interactions within complex biological systems. Professor Jones is recognized for her visionary work that advances techniques to unravel intricate biological phenomena within living cells. Her lab aims to further expand these methodologies to enhance our understanding of biological functions and protein dynamics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).