Dr. Jan Blusztajn

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Biography

Jan Blusztajn is a professor at Boston University in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, where he serves in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. He holds a PhD in Neural Endocrine Regulation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MS from the University of Warsaw. His research primarily focuses on prenatal programming, brain development, aging, and the availability of essential nutrients during gestation. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias through numerous studies on long non-coding RNAs, microRNAs, and the molecular effects of perinatal nutrition on brain aging. Blusztajn also holds memberships in various scholarly organizations and actively participates as a primary mentor for graduate students in Boston University's Graduate Medical Sciences program. He is involved in several NIH-funded projects concerning the interplay between dietary components and neurological health.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Serving in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, teaching and conducting research in areas related to prenatal programming and brain health.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • LSAT or GRE scores
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