Dr. Nelson Lau

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Nelson Lau is an Associate Professor at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, focusing on Biochemistry and Cell Biology. He earned his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany. As the Director of the Genome Institute, he prominently participates in the Graduate Medical Sciences program at Boston University and actively mentors graduate students. His research interests include transposable element RNA regulation, small RNA pathways, and neurodegeneration. He has authored multiple NIH-funded projects, investigating the roles of small RNA interactions and transposable elements in various biological contexts such as skin development and neuronal aging. Collaborating with various institutions, Dr. Lau’s work contributes significantly to the understanding of genetic mechanisms involved in health and disease.

Research Interests

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Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.