Professor Dr. Jason Terrell
Assistant Professor
Build a Statement of Purpose
Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Jason Terrell. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.
Biography
Jason Terrell is an affiliate faculty member at Dell Medical School who joined the Department of Oncology as part-time faculty in 2017. His work focuses on promoting collaboration between industry and academia, encouraging entrepreneurship in biotechnology. With a strong background in clinical pathology and translational medicine, he currently holds several senior leadership positions in pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device companies. Terrell's experience spans roles such as independent nonexecutive chairman, executive director, and global chief medical officer. Before entering the biotechnology field full-time, he founded and sold multiple private businesses in diagnostic clinical laboratory services. His expertise includes medical product commercialization, research development, and navigating the financial landscapes necessary for bringing products to market. His primary research interests involve nucleosomics, neoantigen and biomarker discovery, novel drug delivery systems, and digital health care solutions, where he aims to blend academic and industry approaches to accelerate regulatory approvals and commercialization.
Research Interests
Awards
Austin 40 Medicine & Healthcare Award Finalist
Shepperd Pathfinder Award Outstanding Leadership
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Holland Medal Honor, Top Graduate
Requirements for University of Texas at Austin
Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
TOEFL
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- Professional resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Research methods syllabus (if applicable)
Specialization Notes
Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.