Dr. Mirna El Khatib

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mirna El Khatib, PhD, is currently a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. She specializes in Organic Chemistry, focusing on the development of phosphorescent imaging probes for studying oxygen dynamics in cellular physiology. Her expertise includes advanced imaging techniques, molecular probe development, and interdisciplinary collaborations that integrate chemistry, biophysics, and physiology. Mirna's research primarily revolves around the application of phosphorescent porphyrin-based probes for oxygen sensing and imaging, addressing critical areas such as hypoxia and membrane potential in tissue. She has been involved in the innovative research of preclinical imaging and FLASH radiotherapy, contributing valuable insights relevant to radiation oncology. Mirna obtained her PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Florida in 2012, enhancing her capability to design and synthesize novel biochemical tools for advanced research.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Conducts research and teaches in Organic Chemistry, focusing on biophysics and biochemistry.

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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