Dr. Joe Howard

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Biography

Jonathon (Joe) Howard is the Eugene Higgins Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, and a Professor of Physics at Yale University. He is a member of the Quantitative Biology Institute and has conducted extensive research on the mechanical properties of motor proteins and the cytoskeleton. His work focuses on the development of techniques for observing, measuring, and manipulating individual biological molecules, specifically studying the force and motion mechanisms involved in various cellular systems. His research on cilia motility and the architecture of dendrites in neurons contributes significantly to our understanding of cell dynamics. With a background in mathematics and neurobiology, he has held teaching and research positions at prominent institutions, including the University of Washington Medical School and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden, Germany.

Research Interests

Experience

Eugene Higgins Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Professor in the departments of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and Physics.

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
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • 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.