Dr. Rajat Rohatgi

Professor

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Biography

Rajat Rohatgi is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Stanford University, specializing in the fields of cell biology and oncology. His research focuses on multiple areas including the Hedgehog and WNT signaling pathways, primary cilia biology, and the regulation of signaling pathways by endogenous lipids. He employs various methodologies such as CRISPR/Cas9-based genome-wide screenings and live-cell imaging to understand the complexities of cellular responses and disease mechanisms. His work addresses how signaling pathways function in tissue development and stem cell biology, as well as their implications in cancer. Professor Rohatgi's notable awards include the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fund Fellowship Award and the NIH Director's New Innovator Award. He has also served as a faculty sponsor for postdoctoral researchers and as a dissertation advisor for graduate students.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA

Professor in the Department of Biochemistry focusing on cancer research and cellular signaling.

Awards

#2006

Fellowship Award

2006-01-01
#2007

Howard Temin Pathway Independence Award

2007-01-01
#2007

Young Investigator Award

2007-01-01
#2009

Josephine Q. Berry Faculty Scholar

2009-01-01
#2010

Distinguished Scientist Award

2010-01-01
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Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Award

2010-01-01
#2012

NIH Director's New Innovator Award

2012-01-01
#2016

Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA)

2016-01-01

Courses

BIOC 350 BIOC 299 CBIO 299 MED 299 MED 280 CBIO 399 MED 399 BIOC 399 BIOC 370 MED 370 CBIO 260 BIOC 221 BIOC 199 MED 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
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Specialization Notes

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