Dr. Jeffrey Holt

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Biography

Jeffrey R. Holt is a Professor in Otolaryngology Neurology at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He obtained his PhD in Physiology from the University of Rochester in 1995. His research primarily focuses on auditory hair cells and their role in sensory transduction processes within the inner ear, particularly the cochlea and vestibule. His work includes exploration of TMC1 genetic hearing loss, gene therapy methodologies, and the functionality of ion channels in auditory systems. As an expert in the field, Holt leads the Holt/Géléoc Lab, which investigates the mechanisms underlying hearing and balance. He is noted for his contributions to advancing gene therapy approaches for hearing restoration and his investigations into the molecular biology of auditory cells.

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Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)
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Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.