Dr. Cornelius Taabazuing

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cornelius Y Taabazuing is a Presidential Assistant Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He earned his B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2009, followed by a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from the same institution in 2015. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of cell death pathways and their regulation of immunity, particularly studying pyroptosis and apoptosis. His lab utilizes various techniques including genetics, biochemistry, microscopy, and proteomics to investigate how these pathways affect host responses to dangers such as pathogens and DNA damage. The research program aims to uncover the specific danger signals that activate immune responses, the assembly of multi-protein complexes involved in these processes, and how dysregulation can lead to inflammation and cancer. Taabazuing's work is significant in developing innovative therapeutic strategies for treating autoimmune disorders and cancer.

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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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
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  • Statement of Purpose
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