Dr. Brigitte Ritter

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brigitte Ritter is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology. She holds a PhD from the University of Cologne. Her research focuses on intracellular receptor sorting and its implications for basic cellular functions such as nutrient uptake, signaling, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue morphogenesis. Her work investigates proteins and mechanisms involved in sorting pathways that are crucial for normal cell physiology and contributes to understanding human disease when misregulated. Her laboratory particularly emphasizes the regulation of clathrin-mediated sorting events and the NECAP protein family. She serves as a mentor to graduate students in the Graduate Medical Sciences program at Boston University, guiding them through various research projects and enhancing their academic experience.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Brigitte Ritter works as an Assistant Professor focusing on research and education in biochemistry and cell biology.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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