Dr. John Moran

Professor

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Biography

John V. Moran, Ph.D., is a Gilbert S. Omenn Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he specializes in human genetics and internal medicine. After obtaining a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the Rochester Institute of Technology, he earned an M.S. in Molecular Genetics from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. His research focuses on the mechanisms of mobility of group II introns in Saccharomyces cerevisiae mitochondrial DNA, and the mobility of Long Interspersed Element-1 retrotransposons in cultured human cells. Dr. Moran has published nearly 100 articles in his field, contributing significantly to the understanding of the impact of retrotransposition on the structure and function of the human genome. He has directed a laboratory that employs multidisciplinary approaches to study these complex biological mechanisms. He has been involved in various prestigious research positions, including a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Moran has also received recognition for his work, including the Curt Stern Award from the American Society of Human Genetics and serves on their Board of Directors. He is currently a scientific advisor for Tessera Therapeutics and has been instrumental in various medical research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Member of Faculty

1998-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Joined as faculty member focusing on human genetics.

Professor

2008-09-01 — Present

University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Promoted to full professor in Human Genetics and Internal Medicine.

Awards

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Curt Stern Award

2013-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
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  • Personal Statement
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Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.