Dr. Michael Murrell

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Biography

Michael Murrell is a Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Yale University with additional appointments in Physics. His research interests focus on understanding the mechanical principles that drive major cellular life processes and designing novel biomimetic systems. He aims to develop simplified, tractable experimental models that replicate complex cellular behaviors such as cell division and migration. By combining 'bottom-up' experimental models with concepts from soft matter physics, he seeks to gain a fundamental understanding of how mechanics influence cell and tissue behavior. He hopes to identify new design principles from biology to create innovative technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Professor in Biomedical Engineering with research on cellular mechanical principles.

Awards

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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NIH Biotechnology Training Grant

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MIT Presidential Fellow

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
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 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.