Dr. Ian Rifkin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ian Rifkin is an Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in nephrology. He holds an MD and PhD, with education from University of the Witwatersrand, University of Cambridge, and University of London. His research interests include immunology, autoimmunity, systemic lupus erythematosus, and nephrology. He is significantly engaged in studying the immune responses in systemic autoimmune diseases and has collaborated on various NIH-funded projects aimed at understanding the mechanisms behind these conditions. Dr. Rifkin has been an educator and mentor within the Graduate Medical Sciences at Boston University and has a keen interest in guiding the next generation of medical researchers. As a part of the Boston University Evans Center Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research, his contributions to understanding biomarkers and treatment pathways for autoimmune diseases have garnered recognition both nationally and internationally.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in nephrology.

Assistant Professor

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Conducting research and mentoring graduate students.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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