Dr. Jan Grimm

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Biography

Jan Grimm is a radiologist at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he leads research within the Molecular Pharmacology Program. His lab develops innovative approaches to cancer diagnostics and therapy, focusing on the underlying biology of cancer using advanced nanotechnology and imaging techniques. Dr. Grimm's research interests include the use of nanoparticles for cancer treatment, novel imaging methodologies such as Cerenkov and optoacoustic imaging, and the study of prostate-specific membrane antigens in the context of prostate cancer neovasculature. He aims to enhance diagnostic tools and ultimately improve patient care in oncology. Dr. Grimm holds an MD from the University of Hamburg and a PhD from the University of Kiel, contributing to the field of nuclear medicine as he advances the use of modern imaging methods in clinical practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

Lead research in the Molecular Pharmacology Program focusing on innovative approaches to cancer diagnostics and therapy.

Requirements for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
General biology General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry (two semesters) Mathematics (through integral calculus) Introductory course in biochemistry
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  • Online application
  • Transcripts from all accredited institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement/Admissions essay
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Specialization Notes

Administered through the Gerstner Sloan Kettering (GSK) Graduate School. The program focus is Cancer Biology and includes faculty from the Department of Molecular Pharmacology.