Dr. Onn Brandman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Onn Brandman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Chemical Systems Biology. His research focuses on understanding how cells sense and respond to stress, utilizing an integrated approach that includes single-cell analysis, mathematical modeling, genomics, structural studies, and in vitro assays. Brandman's work contributes significantly to our understanding of cellular responses under various stress conditions. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Systems Biology from Stanford University in 2008, following a Master’s in Computer Science from Stanford in 2000, and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego in 1998. He teaches several courses related to biochemistry, including BIOC 202 and BIOC 390, and is involved in mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows within his lab.

Research Interests

Courses

BIOC 202 BIOC 390 BIOC 299 BIOPHYS 399 BIOE 391 BIOPHYS 300 BIOC 399 BIOC 370 BIO 300X BIOC 221 BIOC 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.