Dr. Damaris Lorenzo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Damaris Lorenzo is a Presidential Associate Professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. She earned her B.S. in Biochemistry with summa cum laude honors from the University of Havana in 1999, followed by a Master's degree in Plant Molecular Biology from the same institution in 2003. In 2009, she completed her PhD in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Genetics at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the interface between molecular biology and developmental processes, aiming to unveil the intricacies of cellular mechanisms that govern development and disease. With numerous publications and contributions to her field, Professor Lorenzo plays a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge and mentoring the next generation of researchers in biomedical sciences.

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
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