Dr. J Scott Vanepps

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. J Scott VanEpps is an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He is also the Associate Director of the Weil Institute and a board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine. Dr. VanEpps received his MD and PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh, completing his education in 2009. His research interest lies in life-threatening infections, particularly those related to implantable medical devices. He focuses on rapid diagnostics for bloodstream infections and the development of novel antibacterial strategies including the use of antimicrobial nanomaterials and biofilm dispersal agents. Dr. VanEpps actively contributes to the Biointerfaces Institute and the Taubman Institute. His professional work is centered around improving outcomes in emergency medicine through innovation and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in emergency medicine and biomedical engineering.

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