Dr. Michael Lampson

Professor

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Biography

Michael Lampson is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University, Weill Medical College in 2002 and holds an AB degree from Harvard College obtained in 1994. His research focuses on pivotal themes in cell division, investigating areas such as meiotic drive which explores genetic cheating and the violation of Mendel's Law. He has a keen interest in understanding centromere inheritance and applies optogenetic tools for cell biology. His work examines the mechanics of cell division, particularly the interactions between chromosomes, spindle microtubules, and the regulation of mitotic kinases. These interests align with his teaching of courses including Introductory Molecular Biology and Chromosomes and the Cell Cycle.

Research Interests

Awards

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Searle Scholar Award

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Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Courses

BIOL 121 (Introductory Biology - Molecular Biology and Life) BIOL 486 / CAMB 486 (Chromosomes and Cell Cycle)

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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