Dr. Ian Blair

Professor

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Biography

Ian Blair is the A.N. Richards Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in high-resolution mass spectrometry and molecular biology tools essential for conducting sophisticated proteomics, DNA-adductomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics research with a particular focus on discovering biomarkers for early detection of cancer and therapeutic responses in rare diseases. His research has extensively explored early detection biomarkers related to asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, and non-small cell lung cancer through the study of high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) and related danger-associated molecular patterns that alert the innate immune system. He also investigates the therapeutic responses in several rare genetic diseases through protein expression monitoring modifications of proteins. His work includes various contributions to the field of pharmacology and cancer therapeutics, yielding numerous publications in leading scientific journals.

Research Interests

Experience

A.N. Richards Professor

1971-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Holds a prestigious position focused on pharmacology and cancer research.

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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