Dr. Alice Chen Plotkin

Professor

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Biography

Alice S. Chen-Plotkin is the Parker Family Professor of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. As an attending neurologist, she leads the Molecular Integration Neurological Diagnosis (MIND) Initiative. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and developing intervention strategies for these conditions. Utilizing unbiased genomic and proteomic-scale screens on human-derived materials, her work integrates computational methods with bench-based experiments for enhanced biological insights. Chen-Plotkin's clinical expertise encompasses movement disorders, where she investigates various biomarkers and cognitive outcomes associated with Parkinson's disease through her published studies. She has trained at prestigious institutions, including Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, and holds multiple qualifications in psychiatry and neurology. Her commitment to advancing neurological diagnosis and treatment offers valuable contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Attending Neurologist

— Present

Hospital University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Provides patient care and leads neurology initiatives.

Founding Director

— Present

Molecular Integration Neurological Diagnosis Initiative •

Directs a pioneering initiative focused on advancing neurological diagnosis.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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