Dr. Wayne Versaw

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Biography

Wayne Versaw is a Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Initiatives in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University. He joined the Department of Biology in 2003 and has been heavily involved in research concerning transport and cellular compartmentalization in eukaryotic cells, particularly focusing on the metabolic pathways within plastids. His laboratory explores the physiological roles of phosphate transport processes and how they relate to photosynthesis and carbon storage. Versaw's work encompasses the genetics, cell biology, and molecular physiology of transporter proteins, contributing to a deeper understanding of plant metabolic functions. He has a background in Food Science Technology and Biochemistry, having earned a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and a Ph.D. in Biomolecular Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Additionally, he conducted postdoctoral research at the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation.

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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
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Specialization Notes

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