Dr. Martin Cohn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Martin Cohn obtained his PhD from the University of Copenhagen with funding from the Danish Cancer Society. After completing his doctorate, he undertook postdoctoral training at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He later held a Group Leader position in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Oxford, UK, where he focused on significant health-related research. Martin also served as a Group Leader in the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University. His research primarily investigates how chromosomes in humans can protect against unfavorable changes, which, if neglected, could lead to severe diseases such as cancer. He has received various grants and fellowships, including the University Research Fellowship from the Royal Society and the Senior Research Fellowship from the Wellcome Trust, supporting his work in Basic Biomedical Science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in the field of molecular biology and biochemistry, particularly focused on chromosome protection mechanisms and cancer.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.