Dr. Catherine Costello

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Biography

Catherine E. Costello serves as the William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor at Boston University and holds primary appointment at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology. Her research has significantly contributed to biochemistry, focusing on determining the structures and functions of biologically important polymers, providing new insights into molecules responsible for human disease. With over 400 scientific papers to her name, she is recognized as a leader in her field, receiving prestigious awards such as the Thomson Medal from the International Mass Spectrometry Foundation and the Field Franklin Award from the American Chemical Society. She has been a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and served in key roles including President of both the International Mass Spectrometry Foundation and the American Society for Mass Spectrometry. Besides her academic duties, Costello is the director of the Center for Biomedical Mass Spectrometry and actively mentors graduate students in the Graduate Medical Sciences program. Her work has been instrumental in advancing mass spectrometry techniques and their applications in biomedical research, making her a vital contributor to the field.

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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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Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.