Dr. Pehr Harbury

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pehr Harbury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Stanford University. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from Harvard Medical School and a B.A. in Biochemistry from Harvard University. His research focuses on innovative experimental approaches to problems in molecular biochemistry, especially those technologies that have the potential for broad impact. His work emphasizes the intersection of scientific breakthroughs with technological advances, exploring how they expose hidden truths in nature and provide new tools for engineering. Harbury has received numerous awards for his contributions to science, including being a Fellow of the Damon-Runyon-Walter Winchell Cancer Research Foundation, and receiving the Young Innovator Award from MIT Technology Review Magazine. He is also a recipient of the Director's Pioneer Award from the NIH and has held various fellowships from prestigious organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, focusing on innovative experimental approaches in molecular biochemistry.

Awards

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Damon-Runyon-Walter Winchell Cancer Research Foundation Fellow

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Terman Fellow

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Young Innovator Award

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Searle Scholar

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Young Investigator

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Director's Pioneer Award

Courses

BIOC 200 BIOC 350 BIOC 215 DBIO 215 GENE 215 BIOC 299 BIOPHYS 399 BIOPHYS 300 BIOC 399 BIOC 370 PHYSICS 490 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.