Dr. Tapasree Sarkar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tapasree Roy Sarkar is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University College of Arts and Sciences with a focus on cancer bioinformatics and mechanobiology. Her research primarily investigates the mechanisms of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a biological process critical for the acquisition of malignant phenotypes in cancer stem cells. By understanding EMT, Tapasree aims to develop novel therapeutic strategies to prevent and treat metastasis, which is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. She co-directs the Center for Statistical Bioinformatics and has a diverse educational background including an M.S. from East Tennessee State University in Biology, a Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from Purdue University, and postdoctoral research at the National Cancer Institute and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. In addition to her research, she is involved in mentoring students and contributing to the academic community at Texas A&M University.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching and conducting research in biological sciences, focusing on cancer bioinformatics and mechanobiology.

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.