Dr. Amit Meller

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amit Meller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University. His research focuses on novel experimental techniques aimed at studying biomolecular interactions and dynamics. He is particularly interested in employing nanopore force spectroscopy to investigate RNA unfolding and re-folding kinetics, as well as DNA switches and transcription initiation kinetics. His work extends to examining the activity of RNA helicases, mapping the interactions of transcription factors with DNA, and advancing ultra-fast DNA sequencing methodologies. Meller's contributions include the development of new optical methods for single molecule detection, which have significant biomedical applications. He is affiliated with the Department of Physics and has a background in Physics and Biophysics, holding a Ph.D. from the Weizmann Institute of Science, an M.Sc. from the same institution, and a B.Sc. in Physics and Astronomy from Tel Aviv University.

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Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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