Dr. Arjun Raj

Professor

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Biography

Arjun Raj is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on RNA systems biology, particularly the role of non-coding RNAs in cancer biology. The Raj lab investigates biological processes at the single-cell level, aiming to understand how genetically identical cells can exhibit distinct behaviors and how this variability impacts a variety of biological contexts. The lab develops and utilizes a mix of experimental tools, including fluorescence microscopy and high-throughput sequencing, to make quantitative measurements of cellular behavior. Raj has made significant contributions through various projects that explore gene expression and innate immune memory, using cutting-edge techniques for detecting individual RNA molecules in situ. His publications span topics related to gene expression, cellular adaptation, and the influence of microenvironments on therapy resistance in cancer, showcasing the diverse applications of molecular biology in understanding complex biological phenomena.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2006-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Laboratory of Alexander van Oudenaarden, Departments of Physics and Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research on RNA systems biology and cancer biology.

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
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