Dr. Meaghan Morris

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Meaghan O'Malley Morris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Johns Hopkins University. She specializes in Neuropathology and has a focused research program aimed at understanding the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease and age-related dementias. Her research combines insights gained from brain tissue donated by patients with age-related neurodegenerative diseases and studies in cell culture systems. Employing cutting-edge molecular techniques, her investigations aim to uncover new pathways involved in Alzheimer’s pathogenesis. Currently, she is particularly interested in the role of neuronal function and synapse regulation by tau, a key protein involved in the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Dr. Morris completed her medical education and residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, earning her MD/PhD in 2016 and finishing her residency in Anatomic Pathology in 2020. She is board certified in both Neuropathology and Anatomic Pathology and actively contributes to clinical practice while leading transformative research in her field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.