Dr. Frank Slack

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Biography

Frank John Slack is the Shields Warren-Mallinckrodt Professor of Medical Research at Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on microRNA, a crucial aspect of post-transcriptional gene regulation. He has been a pioneer in the microRNA field, contributing significantly to our understanding of gene regulation in stem cell development, cancer, and aging. Among his notable achievements, he co-discovered the first known microRNA, let-7, which has implications in lung cancer and various other conditions. His work has illuminated the roles of microRNAs in cancer, revealing mechanisms by which they influence oncogenes and serve as potential therapeutic targets. Slack's lab continues to explore the comprehensive functions of microRNAs, aiming to understand their applications in combating cancer and aging-related diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Shields Warren-Mallinckrodt Professor of Medical Research

— Present

Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Leading research on microRNA and its implications in gene regulation, stem cell development, cancer and aging.

Requirements for Harvard Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Undergraduate preparation in the sciences Biology Chemistry Physics
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.