Dr. Larry Kessler

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Biography

Larry Kessler is a Chair in the Department of Health Services at the University of Washington. He served as the Director of the Office of Surveillance and Biometrics at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the FDA in 2008. Between 1984 and 1995, he headed and developed the Applied Research Branch at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). In 2001, he spent a year as a visiting scientist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and has been a faculty member in the Department of Health Services. His work emphasizes the intersection of health services, medical technology, and cost-effectiveness, particularly in relation to cancer treatment.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.