Dr. Benjamin Freedman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Benjamin Freedman is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington, specializing in nephrology. His research focuses on kidney disease regeneration using human pluripotent stem cells. Dr. Freedman has been recognized for his work with multiple awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Nephrology and the Donald W. Seldin Young Investigator Award in 2023. His laboratory is dedicated to bioengineering functional human kidney tubules and modeling polycystic kidney disease through innovative approaches that utilize stem cell technology. Dr. Freedman holds a Post-doctorate from Harvard Medical School/Brigham Women's Hospital and earned his degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

Research Interests

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement

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Donald W. Seldin Young Investigator Award

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Fialkow Scholars Award

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Career Development Award

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Top Oral Abstract Trainee

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Research Excellence Award

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National Research Service Award

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Teaching Effectiveness Award

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.