Professor Dr. Alexandra Zhernakova

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Biography

Alexandra Zhernakova is a Rosalind Franklin Fellow at the University of Groningen. She specializes in Pediatrics with a strong focus on genetics related to complex diseases. Her research expertise includes system genetics, gastrointestinal tract diseases, aging, microbiome studies, and the impact of early life exposures on health outcomes, including allergies. As a project leader in the Lifelines-NEXT cohort, she is involved in research that examines mother-baby cohorts and the early life microbiome. Her work aims to enhance the understanding of the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to health and disease across various stages of life.

Research Interests

Pediatrics Genetics Complex Diseases System Genetics Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases Aging Microbiome Early Life Microbiome Mother-Baby Cohorts Early Life Allergies

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses

Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.