Dr. David Kerr

Professor

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Biography

David Kerr is a Professor of Cancer Medicine at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine at the University of Oxford. He has made significant contributions to the field of colorectal clinical pathology, particularly through his role in various international adjuvant trials for chemotherapy in colorectal cancer. He has a deep interest in genetics and genomics, having established a biorepository of tissue and constitutional DNA (n=3500) which facilitates collaboration for the generation of cancer susceptibility Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs). His research includes the characterization of prognostic mRNA signatures to assist in patient selection for chemotherapy and the development of biomarkers for the anti-angiogenic agent, bevacizumab. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with numerous researchers and has been a consultant physician in oncology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.