Dr. Kristin Gerson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kristin D. Gerson, M.D., Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. She specializes in Maternal Fetal Medicine and is a physician scientist dedicated to fundamental translational research in reproductive biology. Her work specifically focuses on microbiome-metabolome interactions that govern cervical remodeling and preterm birth. Gerson obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University in 2004, followed by a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2014, and a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Her research integrates clinical insights with laboratory methodologies to investigate complex biological processes, aiming to enhance maternal and fetal health outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

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

Teaching and conducting research in Maternal Fetal Medicine.

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
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
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  • Statement of Purpose
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