Dr. Gaurav Gaiha

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Gaurav D. Gaiha is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, affiliated with Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology. He holds a D.Phil in Biochemistry from Oxford University and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on HIV/AIDS, particularly on pivotal areas such as AIDS vaccines, HLA-B antigens, epitopes, T-lymphocytes, HIV-1, and CD8-positive cells. Dr. Gaiha leads the Gaiha Lab, which investigates these complex immunological aspects to better understand and combat HIV. His contributions are characterized by a multidisciplinary approach that combines clinical insights with advanced biological methodologies, aiming to develop effective preventive and therapeutic strategies against HIV. He has a significant publication record in reputable journals that reflect his expertise in these critical areas of research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Massachusetts General Hospital • Cambridge, MA

Actively involved in HIV/AIDS research and clinical practice.

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Objectives (800-1200 words)
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • Three to five letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee ($75-$105)
Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.