Dr. Matthew Rodeheffer

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Biography

Matthew Rodeheffer is a Professor of Comparative Medicine at Yale University, focusing on the molecular mechanisms that regulate fat mass and the associated pathologies of obesity. His research addresses the rising rates of obesity in the United States and connects the understanding of adipose tissue regulation with the development of therapeutic strategies for related diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. His work employs a variety of techniques including mouse models, human primary cell cultures, and genomic-proteomic approaches to deepen understanding of fat progenitor stem cells and their differentiation into mature lipid-filled adipocytes. Rodeheffer's laboratory aims to elucidate the complexities of fat regulation, seeking novel treatments for obesity and metabolic diseases.

Research Interests

Awards

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Helmholtz Young Investigator

2015-09-26
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Junior Faculty Award

2012-07-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.