Dr. Rasika Harshey

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Biography

Rasika M. Harshey is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at The University of Texas at Austin. She holds the Mary M. Betzner Morrow Centennial Chair and is involved in the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs. Her research interests focus on Phage Mu, particularly in the areas of bacterial signaling and motility. Dr. Harshey's work has provided insights into DNA transposition mechanisms and how phage Mu interacts with E. coli to influence genome organization. She has advanced the understanding of how genetic elements propagate within bacterial populations and the role of cyclic-di-GMP signaling in bacterial motility and antibiotic resistance. Her expertise spans several fields including microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology, with a commitment to unraveling the complexities of infectious disease and genetics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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