Dr. Eirene Markenscoff Papadimitriou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eirene Markenscoff-Papadimitriou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at Harvard University and her PhD at the University of California, San Francisco. Her research focuses on understanding gene-regulatory mechanisms that generate diversity in brain development, utilizing transgenic mouse models and human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons. These models probe the function of human genetic variants linked to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She aims for her studies to illuminate the genetic factors behind human brain development and pave the way for therapeutics related to autism.

Research Interests

Awards

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Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Award

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SFARI Bridge Independence Fellowship

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture