Dr. Nii Tetteh

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Biography

Nii Tetteh is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital. He obtained his M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 2002 and holds an M.S. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, earned in 1997. His research focuses on understanding the role of protein-serine-threonine kinases and DNA-binding proteins, which are crucial in various cellular processes, including those related to Fanconi anemia. Through his investigations, Tetteh aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of cellular mechanisms and potentially inform therapeutic strategies.

Research Interests

Protein-Serine-Threonine Kinases DNA-Binding Proteins Cytoplasm Fanconi Anemia

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.