Dr. John Wolfe

Professor

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Biography

John H. Wolfe holds a VMD and PhD in Immunology from the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on gene transfer, stem cell engraftment, and genetic diseases, utilizing animal models to understand disease mechanisms in the central nervous system. He has expertise in gene therapy and the use of viral vectors for brain pathogenesis research. His work involves comparisons of promoters and properties of transduction in different cell types within specific brain regions. Wolfe's lab is also involved in developing new techniques for tracking gene expression and cell fate in live animals using MRI and PET imaging. He supervises rotation projects that encompass molecular design and engineering of vectors, gene regulation, and neurodegenerative research themes.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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