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Professor Dr. Bobby Cherayil

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Biography

Bobby J. Cherayil is an Associate Professor in the field of Pediatrics at Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology. He obtained his M.D. in Pediatrics from Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, in 1984, and his MBBS in General Medicine from the same institution in 1980. With significant expertise in the area of intestinal infections, Professor Cherayil's research focuses on Salmonella enterica, innate immunity, iron metabolism, macrophage biology, and the intestinal epithelium. He leads the Intestinal Innate Immunity Group at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he conducts cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the complex relationships between pathogens and host immune responses. His work has contributed to advancing knowledge in the field of pediatric infectious diseases, with a strong emphasis on innate immune mechanisms and their implications for human health.

Research Interests

Intestinal Infections Innate Immunity Salmonella enterica Iron Macrophage Intestinal Epithelium

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

Doctorate Program

Requirements

TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Statement of Objectives (800-1200 words)
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • Three to five letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee ($75-$105)

Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.