Dr. Mikhail Shapiro

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Biography

Mikhail G. Shapiro is the Max Delbrück Professor of Chemical Engineering and Medical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology, as well as an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. His research centers around molecular cellular engineering with a focus on non-invasive imaging and the control of biological functions. He leads a group that develops and utilizes advanced molecular technologies to study fundamental biological processes. Their work spans across several critical areas including neuroscience, cancer, microbiology, and immunology, and aims to create new cellular diagnostics and therapeutics. Shapiro's laboratory harnesses naturally evolved biological structures for engineering purposes, utilizing key biophysical methods such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance to manipulate cellular and molecular functions non-invasively.

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Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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