Dr. David Roos

Professor

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Biography

David S. Roos is the E. Otis Kendall Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the biology of protozoan parasites, particularly those in the phylum Apicomplexa, which includes the causative agents of malaria and congenital infections associated with Toxoplasma. His lab employs modern cell biological, molecular genetic, immunological, and bioinformatic techniques to investigate host-pathogen interactions. Roos's work has significant implications for understanding eukaryotic evolution and developing strategies for drug discovery. He has published numerous studies that explore various aspects of parasite biology, including genome analysis and manipulation, cell cycle processes, and the dynamics of organelles essential for parasite survival. Roos is also actively involved in bioinformatics and comparative genomics, contributing to the development of resources for identifying drug targets and understanding the evolution of pathogens.

Research Interests

Courses

Biology 202: Introduction to Biochemistry & Cell Biology Biology 406: Molecular Mechanisms of Infectious Disease Biology CAMB 549: Parasites & Parasitism Biology 700: Advanced Topics

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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