Dr. Tom Wandless

Professor

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Biography

Tom Wandless is a Professor in the Chemical Systems Biology department at Stanford University. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of biological processes through innovative research focused on protein quality control and the development of techniques to study these mechanisms. His lab utilizes invention molecules and conditional control of protein function to enable unprecedented control over experimental approaches. Wandless’s work includes the development of reagents based on destabilizing domains (DDs), which allow researchers to regulate protein stability within various biological contexts. His research has broad implications for understanding how cells manage misfolded and unfolded proteins, integrating the study of mammalian cellular responses with the challenge of maintaining protein homeostasis. Additionally, he has a strong academic background with degrees from Harvard University and Trinity University, and he has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Excellence Teaching Award from Stanford School of Medicine and the CAREER Award from the NSF.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence Teaching Award

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Senior Scholar Award Aging

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Nobel Laureate Signature Award Graduate Education

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CAREER Award

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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow

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Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar

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Dean's Award Distinguished Teaching

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Beckman Foundation Young Investigator

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Phi Beta Kappa Undergraduate Teaching Prize

Courses

CSB 270 CHEM 190 CHEM 90 BIOPHYS 399 CSB 299 BIOPHYS 300 CSB 399 CSB 370 CHEM 200 CSB 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.