Dr. Berkin Bilgic

Associate Professor

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Biography

Berkin Bilgic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2013 and a Master's degree in the same field in 2010. His research interests focus on magnetic resonance imaging, advanced biomedical imaging techniques, deep learning, and machine learning applied to medical data contexts. He also explores image reconstruction, data acquisition, and signal processing to enhance diagnostic procedures and outcomes in medical imaging. Bilgic leads the MRI Data Acquisition and Image Reconstruction Lab at the Athinoula Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, where he collaborates on research projects that aim to innovate and refine imaging technologies to support healthcare advancements.

Research Interests

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Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field Strong foundation in biological sciences Undergraduate preparation in the sciences
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
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  • Application fee ($105)
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