Dr. Neelendu Dey

Associate Professor

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Biography

Neelendu Dey is a physician-scientist studying how microbial communities residing in the intestinal tracts, known as the gut microbiome, influence health and disease. His research lab seeks to develop microbiome-based strategies for preventing and treating cancer. Dey's current projects involve characterizing the interfaces between gut microbiota and their host to regulate physiology, such as gut motility, and pathophysiology, particularly focusing on colorectal cancer. He has extensive clinical expertise in gastroenterology, including gastrointestinal cancers and inflammatory bowel diseases. Dey holds an Associate Professorship in the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and serves as a gastroenterologist at Fred Hutch Cancer Center.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center • Seattle, WA

Conducting research on the gut microbiome and its influence on health and disease.

Gastroenterologist

2011-01-01 — Present

Fred Hutch Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

Providing clinical expertise in gastroenterology.

Requirements for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field Strong background in biology, chemistry, and mathematics Prior research experience (highly recommended)
Application Checklist
  • Online application through UW Graduate School
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • English proficiency scores (for international applicants)
Specialization Notes

Fred Hutch provides training for many UW-affiliated PhD programs. This entry covers the interdisciplinary Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) program which encompasses departments like Biology, Medicine, and Human Biology.