Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Engineering

Researchers in cell biology, bioinformatics, and biomedical engineering study the design and function of cells, genes, and gene systems. The quantitative approaches used vary depending on the research project, but generally involve computation applied to the results of state-of-the-art laboratory methods.

  • Abdul Barakat

    biofluid mechanics, cellular and tissue engineering, endovascular medical devices and drug delivery

    preferred student preparation: juniors or seniors in the physical/mathematical sciences or engineering, or biology with strong preparation in mathematics and physics
    e-mail: abarakat at ucdavis.edu

  • Craig Benham

    systems biology

    e-mail: cjbenham at ucdavis.edu

  • Daniel Cox

    biophysics

    e-mail: dlcox at ucdavis.edu

  • Nello Cristianini

    bioinformatics

    e-mail: nello at wald.ucdavis.edu

  • Kathy Ferrara

    biomedical engineering

    e-mail: kwferrara at ucdavis.edu

  • Daniel Gusfield

    bionformatics

    e-mail: dwgusfield at ucdavis.edu

  • Patrice Koehl

    protein structures

    preferred student preparation: high interest in solving biological problems; positive attitude toward math, physics, and computer science; a good background in biochemistry and/or physical chemistry; and willingness to take classes (not necessarily advanced) in computer science or scientific computing.
    e-mail: pakoehl at ucdavis.edu

  • Angelique Louie

    biomedical engineering

    preferred student preparation: biomedical engineering sophomore standing, GPA >3.5;
    helpful to have taken BIS 1A, Chem 2ABC
    e-mail: aylouie at ucdavis.edu

  • Richard Michelmore

    genomics

    e-mail: rwmichelmore at ucdavis.edu

  • Alex Mogilner

    cell biophysics

    preferred student preparation: ability to program in Matlab, calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, introductory physics and cell biology
    e-mail: mogilner at math.ucdavis.edu

  • John Roth

    genetics and gene regulation

    e-mail: jrroth at ucdavis.edu

  • Michael Savageau

    systems biology

    e-mail: masavageau at ucdavis.edu

  • Jonathan Scholey

    cell biology

    e-mail: jmscholey at ucdavis.edu

  • Rajiv Singh

    biophysics

    preferred student preparation: PHY 9; an undergraduate course in mathematical/quantitative biology or biophysics would be helpful
    e-mail: rrpsing at ucdavis.edu

  • David Wilson

    cell biology

    e-mail: dave at alanine.ucdavis.edu

  • Michael Wright

    bioinformatics

    preferred student preparation: C, C++, or Perl programming; familiarity with XML
    e-mail: mewright at ucdavis.edu

For additional information

  • Contact potential faculty mentors directly, or
  • Contact our academic coordinator, Carole Hom, at clhom@ucdavis.edu to discuss your interests