Dr. Alice Telesnitsky

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Biography

Alice Telesnitsky is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Michigan Medical School. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis, and a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. Telesnitsky completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the College of Physicians and Surgeons under Dr. Stephen Goff at Columbia University. Her research focuses on the functions and dynamics of RNA in the context of retroviral replication, investigating the mechanisms underlying retroviral genetic variation and the epigenetics influencing HIV-1 persistence. Telesnitsky's work has been recognized in various prominent publications, where she explores RNA structure, dynamics, and molecular recognition within retroviral systems. She joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 1994 and is a member of the Global REACH Center.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducts research and teaches in the field of Microbiology and Immunology.

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.