Dr. Sarah Murray

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Murray is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego. She holds a B.S. in Microbiology from Pennsylvania State University, an M.S. in Genetic Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Ph.D. in Human Genetics. Dr. Murray completed fellowships in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Clinical Cytogenetics. Her research primarily focuses on creating a Pediatric Imaging-Genomics Data Resource, where she has served as a Co-Principal Investigator from September 30, 2009, to August 31, 2013. With a robust background in genetics, she has authored numerous publications in high-throughput nucleotide sequencing and genome-wide association studies. Her work aims to enhance the understanding of genetic predispositions in pediatric populations, and she actively collaborates with various research teams within UC San Diego and beyond. Murray is committed to advancing the field of genetics through her educational and research efforts, contributing significantly to the academic community.

Research Interests

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).