Dr. Yasemin Sancak

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yasemin Sancak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on intracellular signaling and the molecular basis of disease, particularly in the context of mitochondrial regulation and calcium signaling. The Sancak Lab investigates how mitochondria and organelles influence metabolism, innate immunity, and cell death. Key areas of study include understanding the functions of mitochondrial calcium uptake processes, utilizing both cultured cells and animal models to address how these processes meet cellular needs. Sancak’s contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards, including the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award and the Pew Biomedical Scholar Award.

Research Interests

Awards

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NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

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Pew Biomedical Scholar

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Helen Hay Whitney Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

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Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award

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Abraham J. Siegel Fellowship Award

Courses

PHOL 514 MEDCHEM 532 PHCOL 503 PHCOL 505 PHCOL502/CONJ 532

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.