Professor Dr. Fatemeh Derakhshan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Fatemeh Derakhshan is an Anatomic Pathologist with an academic appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University. She completed her Medical Degree (MD) at the University of Isfahan in Iran, followed by her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. Dr. Derakhshan underwent her residency training in Anatomic Pathology at the University of British Columbia and completed her fellowship in Breast Pathology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and has authored numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Her current research interests focus on breast cancer, specifically exploring the genomic and molecular underpinnings of the disease and identifying therapeutic vulnerabilities. Additionally, she specializes in surgical pathology and addresses various conditions related to breast pathology.

Research Interests

Breast Cancer Genomic Molecular Underpinnings Therapeutic Vulnerabilities

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology.

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee

Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)