Dr. Laura Lowery

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura Lowery is an Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She completed her PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and engaged in post-doctoral research at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on cytoskeletal dynamics that impact cell motility under both normal and pathological conditions. Utilizing the Xenopus laevis model system, her lab investigates mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer metastasis. Prof. Lowery's contributions to academia include mentoring numerous undergraduate and graduate students who have gone on to acclaimed medical and graduate schools. She emphasizes collaborative research in her lab, which has been recognized through multiple external grants from the NIH, NSF, and American Cancer Society. Additionally, she serves as the Associate Chief for Faculty Affairs in the Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Leading a research program investigating cytoskeletal dynamics in cell motility.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

Engaged in teaching and research in biology.

Awards

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Charles H. Hood Foundation Bridge Funding Award

2018-01-01
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American Cancer Society Research Scholar Award

2016-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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