Dr. Nicolino Dorrello

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicolino Valerio Dorrello, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his MD at the University of Naples in Italy and a PhD in Molecular Oncology from New York University, focusing on the role of ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis in cell cycle regulation. Dr. Dorrello completed his residency in Pediatrics at the University of Padua and further specialized with a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. He is double board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care and is involved in clinical duties at the pediatric critical care unit. His research passions are rooted in addressing the challenges posed by severe lung injuries in pediatric patients. His laboratory is dedicated to elucidating strategies to remove defective lung epithelial cells to support the proliferation and differentiation of healthy lung progenitors, ultimately advancing lung repair. He has published in esteemed journals such as Science, Nature, and PNAS, contributing significantly to the field of lung regenerative medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons • New York, NY

Engaged in clinical and research duties focused on pediatric critical care medicine.

Awards

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Leonino Fontana e Maria Lionello Research Fellowship

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Research Fellowship

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John M. Driscoll, Jr., MD, Children’s Fund Scholar

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Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Scholar

Requirements for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
One year of Biology with labs Two years of Chemistry (including Organic Chemistry) with labs One year of Physics with lab One semester of Biochemistry One year of English or writing-intensive courses
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

PhD programs at VP&S are often administered through the Coordinated Doctoral Programs in Biomedical Sciences (Integrated Program).