Dr. Peter Jackson

Professor

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Biography

Peter K. Jackson is a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University, specializing in areas such as cell cycle control, DNA replication, and cancer biology. He has held multiple leadership roles including Faculty Director at the Stanford Cancer Center and the Stanford University Mass Spectrometry facility. Jackson has a background in biophysics, having earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University and completed numerous fellowships at prestigious institutions including Harvard Medical School and UCSF. His research primarily focuses on cellular mechanisms that regulate cell proliferation and genetic diseases, with significant contributions to the understanding of tumor suppressors and ciliopathies. Jackson has been recognized with several honors including the Merck Fellow award and is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has also served as a staff scientist at Genentech and has actively participated in various academic and advisory capacities, shaping the direction of research in his fields of expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Leading research in Microbiology and Immunology, focusing on cancer and genetic diseases.

Staff Scientist

2005-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Genentech • South San Francisco, California

Conducted research in cell and molecular biology.

Awards

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Merck Fellow

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Baxter Award

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Lutje-Stubbs Scholar

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Hume Faculty Scholar

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William Cohen Lecturer

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Fellow

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Fellow

Courses

CBIO 299 MI 299 CBIO 399 MI 399 STEMREM 399 MI 370 BIO 300X BIO 199X CBIO 260 MI 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.