Dr. Marco Marcia

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marco Marcia is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, specializing in Structural Biology. His research primarily focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms by which large non-coding RNAs regulate gene expression processes. With a PhD obtained in the years 2006-2010 from the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics and J.W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany, he continued his postdoctoral research at Yale University from 2010 to 2014. Since 2014, he has served as a Group Leader at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and held various funded positions, including those from prestigious Swedish and international funding bodies. His research group employs a combination of biochemical, biophysical, and cellular biology approaches, particularly in projects like TargetRNA and DansaRNA, which aim to explore RNA structures and their functions. Additionally, Marcia engages in outreach and academic communication, sharing insights into the potential therapeutic uses of RNA through public lectures and various digital platforms.

Research Interests

RNA Crystallography RNA Cryo-EM RNA-Directed Drug Design Splicing Long Non-Coding RNAs

Experience

Group Leader

2014-01-01 — 2024-01-01

European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) • Uppsala, Sweden

Leads a research group focused on RNA biology and gene regulation.

Tenured Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Conducts advanced research and teaches in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.