Dr. Carl June

Professor

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Biography

Carl H. June, M.D., is the Richard W. Vague Professor in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in immunotherapy, with a major focus on lymphocyte biology and ex vivo T-cell engineering for cancer and HIV cell-based therapies. The June Lab is pivotal in developing innovative chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) and gene therapies aimed at improving the efficacy of cancer treatments. Dr. June collaborates with faculty to translate laboratory findings into clinical trials, enhancing the natural immune system’s ability to recognize and eliminate tumor cells. His leadership has been instrumental in the establishment of the Translational Research core unit at the Leonard and Madlyn Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute, which aims to integrate research, education, and patient care. Dr. June actively contributes to advancing the frontiers of cancer immunotherapy and mentoring students in doctoral and post-doctoral programs at the University of Pennsylvania.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
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