Dr. Kristen Hysell

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Biography

Kristen M. Hysell is an Instructor in Medicine with a dual degree in Medicine and Public Health. She earned her Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and her Medical Degree from Boston University School of Medicine in 2014. Her research interests primarily focus on adenocarcinoma, the role of proto-oncogene proteins such as p21(ras), lung neoplasms, and HIV infections, particularly the mutations associated with these conditions. Dr. Hysell is actively involved in teaching courses related to mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis.

Research Interests

Adenocarcinoma Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras) Lung Neoplasms HIV Infections Mutation

Courses

HST 040: Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Objectives (800-1200 words)
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • Three to five letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee ($75-$105)
Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.