Dr. Craig Wilen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Craig B. Wilen is an Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Immunobiology at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in host-pathogen interactions, particularly involving RNA viruses such as coronaviruses and noroviruses. Dr. Wilen's research aims to identify key mechanisms underlying viral entry and immunity, seeking to improve therapeutic approaches and vaccines to reduce disease burden caused by these pathogens. He received his A.B. in Biology and Economics from Washington University in St. Louis, and earned his MD and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. His clinical training included a residency in Clinical Pathology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Wilen has made significant contributions to understanding norovirus infection mechanisms and has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Odyssey Award and the Young Physician-Scientist Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation. He is a member of various professional organizations and conducts research to enhance understanding of viral pathogenesis and develop improved risk stratification strategies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.