Dr. Matthew Frosch

Professor

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Biography

Matthew P. Frosch is a Professor of Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and a PhD in Biophysics from Harvard University, both in 1987. Dr. Frosch is the Associate Director of Admissions for the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences Technology program, which integrates scientific training with the clinical application of medicine. His research primarily focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. He employs various experimental models to explore mechanisms of cerebral amyloid angiopathy, which is linked to these diseases. Dr. Frosch leads the Frosch Laboratory, which aims to advance understanding of the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases through a combination of innovative laboratory techniques and clinical research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field Strong foundation in biological sciences Undergraduate preparation in the sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Resume or CV
  • Application fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

The listed clinical and basic science departments (Radiology, Medicine, Genetics, etc.) participate in the PhD training through the Harvard Division of Medical Sciences (DMS) and the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) program. Requirements are standardized across these interdisciplinary PhD umbrellas.