Dr. Pascal Gagneux

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Biography

Pascal Gagneux is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on glycan array technology, specifically exploring glycan diversity, anti-glycan antibodies, and barriers to gene flow in viruses. He has been a principal investigator on several NIH-funded projects that delve into the phenotypic capture and genotyping of viral primary isolates. Gagneux has published extensively, contributing significantly to our understanding of sialic acids and their impact on biological processes. His work includes collaboration with multiple co-authors across various institutions and aims to elucidate complex biological interactions at the molecular level.

Research Interests

Glycan Array Technology Viral Genotyping Glycan Diversity Anti-Glycan Antibodies

Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Leading research in glycan diversity and viral interactions.

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)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 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).