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Johannes Walter is a Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying DNA replication and repair, particularly in relation to human disease. He studies DNA cross-link repair processes, investigating how cells respond to reactive compounds that can generate toxic inter-strand crosslinks in DNA. His work has implications for understanding conditions such as cancer and premature aging. In collaboration with Joe Loparo's lab, he is exploring the mechanisms of double-strand break repair through homologous recombination and non-homologous end joining. Additionally, Walter investigates the termination of DNA replication, aiming to elucidate how the replication machinery is disassembled at the end of DNA synthesis. His research has been published in top-tier journals, and he continues to contribute to the field of molecular pharmacology with innovative experimental approaches using frog egg extracts.
Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology.
Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.