Dr. Charles Alpers

Professor

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Biography

Charles E. Alpers, MD is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He serves as the Interim Chair of the Department and has been a key figure in the Renal Pathology Service, which is one of the largest referral centers for renal biopsy diagnoses in the Northwest. His research focuses on the role of growth factor molecules in kidney diseases and mechanisms underlying diabetic renal injuries. Alpers has an extensive educational background, holding a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and a Medical Doctorate from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Boston University and followed with a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of California, San Francisco, as well as a fellowship in diagnostic and experimental kidney pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Alpers has published chapters in widely used pathology textbooks and has been recognized multiple times as one of Seattle's Best Doctors. He is board certified in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology and has served in leadership roles within various professional organizations.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.