Dr. Kate Baker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kate D. Baker is an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Department of Pathology at the University of Cambridge. She leads a clinical genetics program as a Programme Leader at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBU). In her role, she serves as an Honorary Consultant in Clinical Genetics at the Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) and is an Affiliate Principal Investigator in the Department of Medical Genetics. Her research focuses on genomic disorders and cognitive development, leveraging her expertise in clinical genetics to investigate the genetic underpinnings of cognitive phenotypes. Dr. Baker's academic contributions are aimed at understanding the complexities of cognitive development through a genetic lens, aiming to uncover insights that can inform clinical practices in genetic counseling and therapy. A dedicated researcher, she actively collaborates with peers across multiple disciplines to advance knowledge in genetics and its application in medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Programme Leader

2015-01-01 — Present

MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit • Cambridge, UK

Leading clinical genetics research and directing investigations into genomic disorders and cognitive development.

Honorary Consultant Clinical Genetics

2015-01-01 — Present

Cambridge University Hospitals • Cambridge, UK

Providing consultancy in clinical genetics and collaborating on research projects.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.