Dr. Louis Gerstenfeld

Professor

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Biography

Louis C. Gerstenfeld is a professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in orthopaedic surgery with over 30 years of experience in skeletal biology and related fields. His work focuses on the biology of skeletal tissue, metabolic bone disease, and orthopedic-related diseases. He has conducted extensive pre-clinical assessments of pharmacological compounds related to the treatment of fracture and osteoporosis safety and efficacy. Gerstenfeld has developed in vitro osteoblast cultures and established standard protocols for osteogenic differentiation, contributing to the understanding of skeletal tissue structure and cell biology. His current research involves genomic variants that define human bone quality and transcriptomic phenotypes of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. He is involved with NIH and other funding sources for his various research projects, aiming to enhance diagnostics and treatment strategies in fracture healing and bone repair.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

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

Teaching and conducting research in orthopaedic surgery.

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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Class of 2022 ASBMR Fellows

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Outstanding Collaborator Award

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
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.