Dr. John Cunningham

Professor

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Biography

John Cunningham is a Professor at the University of Chicago specializing in pediatrics. His research focuses on biology therapy for hemoglobinopathies and the molecular mechanisms underpinning hematopoiesis, including development in leukemia stem cells and transcriptional mechanisms operative in the development of vertebrate organisms. Some key projects include the characterization of factors modulating developmental erythropoiesis, identifying gene regulatory networks in neuroblastoma, and developing allogenic stem cell transplant approaches for sickle cell disease. Cunningham collaborates with colleagues in developmental biology, informatics, and cancer biology to provide a comprehensive perspective on fundamental questions in his field. He has received notable recognitions such as the Wellcome Fellowship from the Wellcome Trust and the Fogarty Fellowship from National Institutes of Health during his career.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Leading research and teaching in Pediatrics.

Awards

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Wellcome Fellowship

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Fogarty Fellowship

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Pritzker Professor

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Bucksbaum Senior Fellow

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy