Dr. Mohammed Kaplan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mohammed Kaplan is an Assistant Professor in the committee of microbiology at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the structural biology of bacterial flagella, with a specific interest in the assembly and functioning of flagellar motors as well as the morphological features of significant bacterial pathogens. Kaplan's work employs advanced imaging techniques, including cryo-electron tomography, to explore the intricate details of bacterial structures and their relationships to motility and pathogenicity. He has published several articles in high-impact scientific journals, contributing to a better understanding of bacterial physiology and the mechanisms behind bacterial motility. His research has implications for understanding bacterial behavior in various biological contexts and can inform the development of new antimicrobial strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in microbiology with a focus on bacterial structures and mechanisms.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Reading
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IELTS
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Reading
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Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Department of Philosophy