Dr. Cameron Myhrvold

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cameron Myhrvold is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University. He holds an A.B. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Systems Biology from Harvard University. His research primarily focuses on developing CRISPR-based technologies to study viral host RNA. The Myhrvold lab aims to innovate in the field of biomolecular engineering, contributing to significant advancements in understanding viral interactions with host systems. His contributions have been recognized through various accolades, including the Emerging Investigator Award at the Northeast Bioengineering Conference in 2025, and being named a Wunderkind by STAT Magazine in 2020. In 2019, he received the Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition in the Healthcare category. Additionally, he completed the ASTMH Robert E. Shope, MD, Fellowship in Infectious Diseases in 2018 and participated in the Broad Institute Shark Tank Program in 2017. Cameron is also affiliated with the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute and has a strong commitment to advancing research in molecular and cellular biology.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
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  • Application Fee
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.