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Professor Dr. George Church

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Biography

George M. Church is a Professor of Genetics at the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology and a Robert Winthrop Professor at Harvard Medical School. With a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Harvard University, he is a pioneer in various fields such as bioengineering, synthetic biology, and systems biology. His contributions are notable in DNA sequence analysis, genetic engineering, and high-throughput nucleotide sequencing methodologies. He has also focused on individualized medicine and developed techniques for nucleic acid amplification and hybridization. At the Wyss Institute, he leads research initiatives aimed at advancing scientific knowledge and applications in biotechnology. His lab, the Church Lab, is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions in genetic research and biomedicine.

Research Interests

Bioengineering Biomimetics DNA Sequence Analysis Genetic Engineering Gene Targeting High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing Individualized Medicine Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques Nucleic Acid Hybridization Protein Interaction Mapping Protein Biosynthesis RNA Editing Synthetic Biology Systems Biology

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.