Dr. Amittha Wickrema

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Biography

Amittha Wickrema is a professor at the University of Chicago specializing in the fields of Hematology and Oncology. His research primarily focuses on understanding myelodysplastic syndromes, erythroid precursor cells, erythroblasts, and hematopoietic stem cells. He has served as a principal investigator on several notable NIH-funded projects aimed at exploring transcriptional regulation in myeloma cell growth and the mechanisms underlying aberrant erythropoiesis. Over his career, he has contributed significantly to the scientific community through numerous publications and studies that enhance our understanding of blood diseases and treatment options. Wickrema's work has garnered substantial recognition, making him a respected figure in his academic domain.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Serving as a professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Hematology and Oncology.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy