Dr. Jessica Kandel

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Biography

Jessica Kandel is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago. She specializes in pediatric surgery and is recognized for her research in pediatric tumor angiogenesis. Kandel received her Bachelor of Arts in Medieval Studies from Yale University in 1981, followed by her Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University in 1985. Her postdoctoral training included a surgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and fellows in Pediatric Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Kandel has received numerous awards for her research, including the NIH Training Grant and the Upjohn Award for Excellence in Research from Columbia University. She has been a Principal Investigator in several NIH-funded studies focused on understanding the effects of vascular development on tumor growth and metastasis. Kandel has published extensively and has been involved in various scholarly activities, contributing to the field of pediatric surgery and oncology through her innovative research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Conducts research and teaches in pediatric surgery.

Awards

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Presidential Scholar

1977-01-01
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Phi Beta Kappa

1981-01-01
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NIH Training Grant

1985-01-01
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Marshal K. Bartlett Fellowship Award

1991-01-01
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Irving Scholar Award

2001-01-01
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Master Clinician

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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IELTS
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Reading
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Overall
Required:7
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy