Dr. Andrew Read

Professor

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Biography

Andrew F. Read is an Evan Pugh Professor and Senior Vice President for Research at Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on the intersection of ecology, evolutionary genetics, and infectious disease, particularly how pathogen evolution impacts human health. He is actively involved in studies related to drug resistance evolution in various pathogens and the ecological dynamics of infectious diseases. His work spans a range of topics including evolutionary biology, ecology, parasitology, and microbiology, with current projects investigating the mechanisms of vaccine resistance in Marek's disease in poultry and drug resistance in bacterial pathogens in hospitals. He has made significant contributions to our understanding of these issues, particularly as they relate to appropriate antibiotic use in clinical settings. Read has been recognized as a fellow by several prestigious organizations for his contributions to science and public health.

Research Interests

Awards

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Penn State President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Integration

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Fellowship

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Scientific Medal

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Young Investigator Award

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Thomas Henry Huxley Award

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.