Dr. Dipak Raj

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dipak Raj is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, specializing in molecular parasitology and malaria research. With over a decade of experience, he undertook his postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Health before earning recognition through numerous awards, including the New Investigator Award from Lifespan in 2011. Dr. Raj's research initiatives have led to significant discoveries such as the identification of the PfMDR-1 gene related to drug resistance in malaria. His work focuses on drug and vaccine development for Plasmodium falciparum and several projects aiming to translate laboratory findings into clinical trials. His contributions, recognized globally, were highlighted in major media outlets such as the Washington Post and Forbes. As a principal investigator, he leads several NIH-funded projects focusing on malaria vaccines for pediatric populations, exploring innovative approaches to immunology and genetic analysis of malaria antigens. His high-impact publications in premier journals such as Science and Nature reflect his pivotal role in advancing malarial research and vaccine development.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

— Present

Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University • Providence, RI, USA

Teaching pediatric malaria, molecular parasitology, and vaccine development.

Awards

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New Investigator Award

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics