Professor Dr. Guillermo Tearney

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Biography

Guillermo J. Tearney is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He holds an MD from Harvard Medical School and a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses on biomedical optics, including advanced imaging techniques such as confocal microscopy and optical coherence tomography, with applications in pathology, gastroenterology, and coronary imaging. Dr. Tearney is involved in translational research that seeks to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and clinical applications. He leads the Tearney Lab at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, where he conducts research on innovative imaging technologies aimed at improving diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in medicine.

Research Interests

Biomedical Optics Microscopy Confocal Microscopy Optical Coherence Tomography Pathology Gastroenterology Coronary Imaging Translational Research

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.