Dr. Melisa Ruiz Gutierrez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melisa Ruiz-Gutierrez is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Pediatrics department. She earned her MD and PhD from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and has a Bachelor of Science degree from Smith College. Dr. Ruiz-Gutierrez has conducted significant research on various topics including the TGFb pathway, Shwachman Diamond Syndrome, and bone marrow failure. Additionally, she is a member of the Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease Therapeutics, focusing on issues related to the underfunding of sickle cell disease research. She has previously served as a research assistant and has lectured extensively in her areas of expertise. Dr. Ruiz-Gutierrez is involved in mentoring students and researchers and is committed to addressing systemic racism in healthcare.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.