Dr. Coleen Murphy

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Biography

Coleen Murphy is a Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton University and a director at the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms governing aging and longevity. The Murphy Lab investigates cellular processes that exhibit age-related decline, aiming to understand how organisms maintain health and extend lifespan. Through recent developments in genetics and molecular biology, Murphy's lab seeks to identify the genes associated with biological functions that are crucial for quality of life. As a director of the Simons Foundation's SCPAB, Murphy collaborates on research related to brain plasticity and aging, highlighting her commitment to addressing major mysteries in biology, particularly those involving the process of aging.

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