Dr. Jeffrey Sklar

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Biography

Jeffrey Sklar, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He received his B.A. in Biology from Haverford College, followed by his M.D. and Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics/Biochemistry from Yale University. Dr. Sklar has completed his residency in pathology and a post-doctoral fellowship in biochemistry at Stanford University. His research interests focus on molecular biology in human disease, particularly related to cancer. His laboratory specializes in molecular diagnostics and has significantly contributed to the understanding of genetic mechanisms underlying diseases such as endometrial tumors and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Sklar’s work investigates gene fusions like JAZF1 and JJAZ1, highlighting their roles in oncogenesis and chromosomal abnormalities. He has published numerous papers exploring gene regulation, chromosome structure, and the implications of gene fusions in various cancers, and continues to develop techniques for precise molecular diagnostics in clinical settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Current position focusing on molecular diagnostics and cancer research.

Associate Professor

1989-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Position held during research and teaching in Pathology.

Assistant Professor

1981-01-01 — 1989-01-01

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Tenure-track position involving teaching and research in Pathology.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
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  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.