Dr. Kristi Wharton

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Biography

Kristi Wharton is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, and Biochemistry at Brown University. She obtained her A.B. in Biology from Cornell University in 1978 and her Ph.D. from Yale University in 1986. Wharton's research interests focus on cell signaling mechanisms that facilitate communication between cells during development. Her work primarily utilizes Drosophila as a model organism to investigate the regulation of signaling pathways and their implications in developmental processes and diseases. Currently, she is involved in research concerning the signaling pathways related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). Over her career, Wharton has held numerous academic appointments, including a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University and a position as an Assistant Professor at Brown University before being promoted to Professor. She has received several awards, including the Elizabeth H. Leduc Award for Excellence in Teaching in Life Sciences from Brown University and has been an active member of various academic societies. Wharton's work is characterized by a strong commitment to education and research in developmental biology, utilizing innovative teaching methods and laboratory practices to enhance student engagement in scientific inquiry.

Research Interests

Cell Signaling Developmental Biology Molecular Mechanisms Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Oversees research and teaching in the Department of Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, and Biochemistry.

Associate Professor

2001-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Continued research and teaching in the Medical Sciences.

Assistant Professor

1991-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Engaged in research and instruction within the Department of Molecular Biology.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1988-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1987-01-01 — 1988-01-01

University of Crete • Greece

Worked in the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1986-01-01 — 1987-01-01

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Conducted postdoctoral research in the Biology Department.

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics