Dr. Marilyn Howarth

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marilyn V. Howarth, MD, is a Research Associate in the Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. She specializes in environmental justice and community engagement, focusing on clinical expertise in occupational and environmental exposure assessment. Alongside her role, she serves as Senior Fellow at the Penn Center for Public Health and Director of the Community Outreach Engagement Core at the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology. Dr. Howarth's contributions extend to leadership positions including Deputy Director of the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health and Associate Member of the Abramson Cancer Center, participating in research programs centered on Tobacco Environmental Carcinogenesis. Her academic journey commenced with a B.A. in Biology from Swarthmore College in 1982, followed by an M.D. from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1986. Dr. Howarth is committed to advancing research and education that addresses the health impacts of environmental exposures on communities.

Research Interests

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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