Dr. Bryan Grenfell

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Biography

Bryan Grenfell is a Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University, as well as a faculty member in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. His research focuses on Public Health and Infectious Diseases, where he examines the population biology and epidemiological evolutionary dynamics of infectious diseases. Grenfell's work explores the implications of vaccination and vaccine refusal, aiming to understand the dynamics and control mechanisms in immuno-epidemiology. His recent studies have involved diseases such as COVID-19, measles, influenza in the United States, rotavirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), non-polio enteroviruses, HIV, HCV, and veterinary morbilliviruses. He is also interested in within-host population dynamics across various species including humans, equines, and birds. Grenfell contributes to the Climate Change Infectious Disease Initiative at the High Meadows Environmental Institute, focusing on the intersection of climate change and infectious disease transmission.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.