Dr. Corey Allard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Corey Allard is an Assistant Professor in the PhD Program in Biological Biomedical Sciences at Harvard Medical School. His lab focuses on the molecular and cellular basis of novel organismic physiology and behavior, emphasizing curiosity-driven scientific exploration. Utilizing comparative approaches, the research features a range of unusual specialized organisms that are uniquely suited for understanding particular biological processes. Some notable projects in his lab include studying the origins of novel sensory organs with an unusual fish species known as sea robins and exploring the origins of novel organelles in photosynthetic sea slugs. Through these investigations, Allard aims to discover new biological insights and reveal the conserved fundamental principles that operate within biological systems, ultimately impacting human health.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Undergraduate preparation in the sciences Biology Chemistry Physics
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Application fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.