Dr. Michelle Harrison

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michelle Harrison is a Research Assistant Professor and director of the Health & Integrative Physiology Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin. She manages and supervises graduate students and biochemistry-related research activities within the shared laboratory and conducts her own research. After obtaining a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of British Columbia, Michelle worked in a clinical laboratory setting as a medical laboratory technologist. She later returned to graduate school, earning her M.S. and Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests encompass the underlying causes of diseases with a particular focus on diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, exploring biomarkers that predict disease progression in various populations. Michelle has published numerous articles in leading journals and is actively involved in multiple professional organizations. She contributes to community outreach, emphasizing health and wellness, and has served on several committees to promote diversity and inclusion within the academic community.

Research Interests

Courses

Applied Human Anatomy Diagnosis and Evaluation of Fitness

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.