Dr. Howard Petty

Professor

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Biography

Howard R. Petty is a Professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the mechanisms that drive chemical changes within cells, particularly those that influence health and disease. His work has led to advancements in understanding the role of oxidative stress in conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Petty has also proposed hypotheses regarding the effects of cosmic solar radiation on visual anomalies experienced by astronauts during space travel. Moreover, he is developing innovative methodologies to predict cancer recurrences by examining metabolic pathways that are pivotal during cellular invasion and metastasis. With a PhD in Biophysics from Harvard University and a postdoctoral fellowship in Chemistry from Stanford University, he has contributed significantly to the field of cancer research and ocular health.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science