Dr. Arupa Ganguly

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Biography

Arupa Ganguly is a Professor in the Department of Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. She serves as the Director of the Genetic Diagnostic Laboratory, where she provides clinical molecular genetic testing services for hereditary forms of colon cancer, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, retinoblastoma, and other genetic conditions. Dr. Ganguly has extensive experience in clinical molecular genetics and has collaborated with Children's Hospital Philadelphia to explore the molecular genetics of congenital hyperinsulinism. Her research primarily focuses on genetic analysis of retinoblastoma and uveal melanoma, investigating the genetic predispositions and developing methodologies to better understand these ocular tumors. Dr. Ganguly's contributions to the field are recognized through numerous publications and continuous involvement in clinical training programs for genetics professionals.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Genetic Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Leading clinical molecular genetic testing services.

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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