Dr. Frederick Alt

Professor

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Biography

Frederick W. Alt is a distinguished researcher whose laboratory focuses on understanding the mechanisms that maintain genomic stability in mammalian cells. His work extensively revolves around programmed recombination, hypermutation events in lymphocytes, and the general DNA repair mechanisms involved in these critical biological processes. The Alt laboratory also investigates the mechanisms that promote and prevent oncogenic translocations, an area that holds significant implications for cancer biology. His research employs a variety of approaches including molecular genetics, biochemistry, and animal models to explore these complex mechanisms and their implications for health and disease.

Research Interests

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.