Dr. Mostafa Basiony

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mostafa Basiony is a doctoral student in the Verena Kohler lab at Umeå University, focusing on the effects of aging on cellular protein quality control systems. His research investigates how the network of molecular chaperones maintains protein homeostasis to ensure cellular fitness. The project examines the composition and functionality of organellar protein quality control subsystems and how these change over time due to aging. It also explores how cells prioritize stress responses throughout their lifespan. Mostafa primarily uses yeast as a model organism in his research, followed by validation of key findings in mammalian cell cultures. His academic background includes a Master of Science in Microbiology from Jiangnan University in China and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry-Microbiology from Cairo University in Egypt.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.