Dr. Howard Worman

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Howard J. Worman is a Professor of Medicine and Pathology & Cell Biology at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University and an MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. His clinical training includes internal medicine at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and postdoctoral research training in cell biology at Rockefeller University. His research focuses on cell biology and hepatology, particularly investigating rare genetic diseases and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Dr. Worman is an internationally recognized authority in these fields, having authored over 200 scientific publications and served on editorial boards for prominent journals. He has received numerous awards and honors for his research contributions, including membership in the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians. Dr. Worman’s extensive research also includes work on the nuclear lamina and its implications in various diseases, leveraging mouse models to dissect pathogenic mechanisms. In addition, he actively participates in NIH study sections and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for MNG Laboratories, focusing on integrating cell biological approaches with precision medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons • New York, NY

Teaching and conducting research in Medicine and Pathology.

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)