Dr. Murray Grossman

Professor

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Biography

Murray Grossman holds dual degrees in medicine and education, with extensive training in neuropsychology. He is a prominent figure in the Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, where he leads the Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration Center. His research primarily focuses on biomarker studies in neurodegenerative diseases, particularly within the frontotemporal degeneration spectrum. This includes investigating conditions such as primary progressive aphasia, behavioral variant frontotemporal degeneration, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, with the aim of identifying behavioral, imaging, and biofluid measures that correlate with underlying proteinopathies. His expertise also encompasses young-onset neurodegenerative disorders and parkinsonian spectrum diseases. Grossman has been instrumental in clinical treatment trials aimed at advancing knowledge and treatment strategies within this critical area of neurology.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2013-05-22 — Present

Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration Center • Philadelphia, PA

Lead clinical and research initiatives focused on frontotemporal degeneration and related neurodegenerative conditions.

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
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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