Dr. Golnaz Vahedi

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Biography

Golnaz Vahedi is a Professor in the Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms of how genomic information is interpreted by immune cells during development and disease, particularly in relation to autoimmune diseases and Type 1 Diabetes. The laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing both computational and experimental techniques to generate unbiased maps of genome organization in primary immune cells of humans and mice. The lab's work is aimed at dissecting genetic variations that contribute to immune-mediated diseases through innovative methodologies such as genome editing and single-cell transcriptomic measurements. Over the years, Dr. Vahedi has contributed to numerous significant publications in high-impact journals, advancing our understanding of epigenetics and immune system regulation.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2009-01-01 — 2014-01-01

National Institutes of Health • Bethesda, MD

Conducted research under the mentorship of Dr. John O'Shea.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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