Dr. Andrei Thomas Tikhonenko

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Andrei Thomas Tikhonenko. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Andrei Thomas-Tikhonenko is a professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. He received his BSc in Biochemistry/Virology from Moscow State University in 1984 and earned his PhD in Oncology/Virology from the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences in 1988. His laboratory specializes in the pathobiology of solid hematopoietic malignancies, particularly lymphomas and leukemias influenced by MYC overexpression. His current research centers on the role of non-coding RNAs in cancer pathogenesis and therapeutic resistance, particularly focusing on mechanisms of neoplastic transformation related to Myc family oncoproteins. Thomas-Tikhonenko has made significant contributions to understanding the regulation of microRNAs linked to tumor growth and resistance to therapies, significantly impacting approaches to immunotherapy in pediatric cancers. The lab is a key player in various translational research initiatives aimed at developing cutting-edge immunotherapeutics targeting pediatric cancers. His recent work has unveiled novel splicing variants that could provide unique cancer-specific targets for future therapies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1997-01-01 — Present

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Researches pathobiology of hematopoietic malignancies and leads a laboratory focusing on cancer research.

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.