Dr. David Rimm

Professor

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Biography

David Rimm is the Anthony N. Brady Professor in the Department of Pathology and Medicine (Medical Oncology) at Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his MD-PhD at Johns Hopkins University and underwent pathology residency and cytopathology fellowship. Rimm leads a research group that focuses on quantitative pathology using AQUA® technology, which was invented in his lab, and emphasizes predicting response and resistance to targeted immunotherapy in cancer. His lab explores new high-plex methods for digital spatial profiling and is involved in biomarker discovery. Rimm's work has been supported by grants from the NIH and BCRF, and he serves on multiple scientific advisory boards in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. He has authored over 500 peer-reviewed papers, with an H-index of 120 and 8 patents. His specialized interests include the development of standardized assays for antibody-drug conjugate therapies and innovative research in biospecimen science. He is also known for the AQUA method to improve the analysis of immunohistochemistry and has published extensively in prominent journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Anthony N. Brady Professor in the Department of Pathology and Medicine (Medical Oncology).

Director

2001-01-01 — Present

Yale Cancer Center Tissue Microarray Facility • New Haven, CT

Director

2001-01-01 — Present

Yale Pathology Tissue Services • New Haven, CT

Director

2001-01-01 — Present

Physician Scientist Training Program • New Haven, CT

Awards

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Lauren Ackerman Lectureship

2008-09-13
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Starwood Commitment Award

2004-10-01

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.