Dr. Brett Bouma

Professor

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Biography

Brett Bouma is a Professor of Dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He specializes in biomedical optics, focusing on the development and application of innovative imaging technologies for medical diagnostics and treatment. With a PhD in Physics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master's from Michigan State University, he has a robust foundation in the physical sciences which he applies to his research in optical coherence tomography and cardiovascular imaging. His lab, Bouma Lab at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, contributes significantly to advancing optical technology in personalized medicine. His research interests also extend to fiber-optics lasers and their applications in achieving better imaging outcomes in clinical settings. Through his work, he has published numerous papers that have impacted the field of dermatological imaging and diagnostics.

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
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