Dr. Harald Ott

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Biography

Harald C. Ott is an instructor in surgery at Harvard Medical School and a fellow in cardiothoracic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. His pioneering work focuses on whole organ regeneration and the development of bioartificial organs using perfusion decellularized scaffolds. Through innovative methods, Ott has perfected a technique that strips organs of their own cells and infuses a scaffold with new progenitor cells, thereby addressing significant challenges related to organ shortages and lifelong immunosuppression in transplant patients. His lab, the Ott Laboratory for Organ Engineering and Regeneration, further explores conditions suitable for human organs and develops adult cell populations from patients, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to regenerative medicine. Ott's educational background includes an M.D. from the University of Innsbruck, Austria, completed in 2000, which provided a strong foundation for his contributions to scientific research.

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Application fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.