Dr. Curt Scharfe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Curt Scharfe is an Associate Professor Adjunct in the Department of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine. His professional journey is marked by significant contributions to the field of medical genetics, particularly in areas involving cystic fibrosis, mitochondrial diseases, and high-throughput nucleotide sequencing. Scharfe completed his MD at the University of Frankfurt and holds a PhD from the University of Wuerzburg. His postdoctoral training includes fellowships at Stanford University in both Clinical Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry. Additionally, he has been recognized with numerous awards for his research efforts, including grants from the United States Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Stanford Predictives Diagnostics Accelerator.

Research Interests

Biotechnology Cystic Fibrosis DNA Virus Infections Population Genetics Genomics Congenital Heart Defects High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing Inborn Errors of Metabolism Microarray Analysis Mitochondrial Diseases Molecular Diagnostic Techniques Neonatal Screening Prenatal Diagnosis Proteomics

Experience

Adjunct Faculty

2017-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Academic research appointment contributing to and collaborating with School of Medicine faculty.

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.