Dr. Jennifer Elisseeff

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Elisseeff is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, where she is also the Department Head. She holds an appointment in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and is the founder of the Translational Tissue Engineering Center. Her research focuses on regenerative immunology, biomaterials, aging, and arthritis. Elisseeff has significantly contributed to the field, including the development of injectable biomaterials for regenerative therapies. She has been elected to several national academies, including the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Medicine, and the National Academy of Sciences. Alongside her research, she is involved with various scientific advisory boards and has received numerous awards, including the Carnegie Mellon Young Alumni Award and the Arthritis Investigator Award from the Arthritis Foundation. She has published over 200 articles and given more than 130 invited lectures internationally. Her educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University and a PhD in Medical Engineering from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Department Head

2023-06-01 — Present

Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Oversees academic operations and initiatives within the department.

Assistant Professor

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Taught courses and conducted research in biomedical engineering.

Awards

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Carnegie Mellon Young Alumni Award

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Arthritis Investigator Award

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Yasuda Award, Society for Physical Regulation in Biology and Medicine

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.