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Professor Dr. Néstor Uribe Patarroyo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Néstor Uribe-Patarroyo is an Assistant Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He completed his Ph.D. at Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2011. His research focuses on biomedical imaging, particularly in areas such as physics informed signal processing and optical coherence tomography. He has worked extensively in functional and cardiovascular imaging, as well as ophthalmic imaging, contributing significantly to the field through various publications and lab initiatives. Dr. Uribe-Patarroyo is associated with the Center for Biomedical OCT Research and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, both of which are instrumental in advancing the application of optical technologies in medicine. His interdisciplinary research aims to enhance imaging techniques that can improve diagnostic mechanisms and patient outcomes.

Research Interests

Biomedical Imaging Physics Informed Signal Processing Optical Coherence Tomography Functional Imaging Cardiovascular Imaging Ophthalmic Imaging

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Massachusetts General Hospital • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of dermatology, with a focus on advanced imaging techniques.

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

Doctorate Program

Requirements

TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Statement of Objectives (800-1200 words)
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • Three to five letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee ($75-$105)

Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.