Dr. John Samuelson

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Biography

John Samuelson is a prominent researcher and professor at Boston University in the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He holds an MD and a PhD from Harvard Medical School and a BA from Swarthmore College. His research is primarily focused on glycobiology and the mechanisms by which protozoan parasites cause various diseases, including diarrhea, dysentery, birth defects, and blindness. Samuelson's laboratory investigates the structural and functional aspects of glycans in glycoproteins, employing mass spectrometry and genetic methods. Significant contributions in his work include identifying the unique N-glycans in Cryptosporidium, studying the O-fucosyltransferase homologs in Toxoplasma, and exploring the role of sugar polymers in the oocyst walls of parasites. He has also assessed the potential of alcohol-based hand sanitizers in preventing the transmission of these pathogens. Overall, his extensive expertise in microbiology, virology, and medicinal biochemistry positions him as a leading figure in the study of infectious diseases caused by protozoan parasites.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.