Dr. Zev Bryant

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zev Bryant is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Structural Biology. He focuses on the research and scholarship of molecular motors that are central to biological processes such as DNA replication and vesicle transport. His laboratory aims to understand the physical mechanisms by which nanoscale machines convert chemical energy into mechanical work. Utilizing single molecule tracking and manipulation techniques, they observe and perturb the substeps of mechanochemical cycles in individual motors. His research interests encompass protein engineering, particularly exploring the relationships between molecular structures and their mechanical functions. Broad topics of current interest include torque generation in DNA-associated ATPases and the mechanical adaptations of unconventional myosins.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering and courtesy appointment in Structural Biology.

Director

— Present

Stanford Biophysics • Stanford, CA

Director of Stanford Biophysics.

Associate Director

— Present

Stanford Biophysics • Stanford, CA

Associate Director of Stanford Biophysics.

Associate Chair Graduate Admissions

— Present

Stanford Bioengineering • Stanford, CA

Associate Chair for Graduate Admissions in Stanford's Bioengineering department.

Awards

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Predoctoral Fellowship

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Harold M. Weintraub Award

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Alan Bearden Award

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Director's New Innovator Award

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Pew Scholars Award

Courses

BIOE 335 BIOE 191 BIOE 392 BIOPHYS 399 BIOE 391 BIOPHYS 300 PHYSICS 490 PHYSICS 205 BIOE 80 ENGR 80 BIOE 42

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.