Dr. Tsui Fen Chou

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Biography

Dr. Tsui-Fen Chou is a Research Professor at the California Institute of Technology, focusing on translational biomedical cancer research. Her research investigates the mechanisms by which disease-causing mutations in the p97/VCP ATPase affect cell proteasome autophagy functions. Dr. Chou aims to utilize p97 inhibitors as tools to develop pathway-specific inhibitors to discover underlying mechanisms that can lead to new therapeutic targets for cancer and rare diseases. She holds a B.S. from National Taiwan University and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Since joining Caltech in 2018, Dr. Chou has substantially contributed to advancing knowledge in her field through innovative research activities and collaborations.

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Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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