Dr. Matthew Good

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthew C. Good is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms that control the spatial organization and functional insulation of biochemical reactions within cells, particularly through the study of membraneless organelles and protein condensates. His lab investigates the roles of stress granules and germ granules in maintaining genome integrity and cellular function. He has developed custom platforms for creating synthetic cells that mimic biological processes, contributing to advancements in synthetic biology and immune cell engineering. His studies have important implications for understanding cellular dysfunction in aging and cancer, elucidating the dynamics of early embryo development and zygotic genome activation. Dr. Good has published extensively in high-impact journals, revealing critical insights into cellular mechanics and the development of innovative biomaterials.

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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
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