Dr. Kai Tan

Professor

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Biography

Kai Tan is a professor in the Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, with a research focus on gene regulation and its role in cellular development and cancer. His lab employs genomics and systems biology approaches to investigate the factors underlying gene regulatory networks. They utilize techniques such as bulk and single-cell omics, imaging assays, and develop computational algorithms to generate models of gene regulatory pathways. Key research projects include understanding molecular pathways involved in therapeutic resistance to cancer, characterization of gene regulatory events, and the role of non-coding somatic variations in pediatric cancers. Tan's interdisciplinary approach lays emphasis on integrating multi-omics data through network biology and machine learning principles. His contributions to cancer genomics and systems biology are further highlighted by his affiliation with multiple institutes at the University of Pennsylvania, such as the Institute for Regenerative Medicine and the Abramson Cancer Center.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Department of Genetics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Conducting research and teaching in the field of gene regulation and cancer.

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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