Dr. Jeffrey Karp

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey M. Karp is a Professor of Anaesthesia at Brigham Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He holds a PhD in Chemical Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto, obtained in 2004. His research mainly focuses on bioinspired medical problem solving, particularly in the areas of tissue adhesives, drug delivery, tissue regeneration, and mesenchymal stem cells. He has made significant contributions to the development of innovative medical devices through his research. Karp leads the Karp Lab, where he collaborates with other researchers to advance the field of biomedical engineering and find solutions for complex medical challenges.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field Strong foundation in biological sciences Undergraduate preparation in the sciences
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Resume or CV
  • Application fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

The listed clinical and basic science departments (Radiology, Medicine, Genetics, etc.) participate in the PhD training through the Harvard Division of Medical Sciences (DMS) and the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) program. Requirements are standardized across these interdisciplinary PhD umbrellas.