Dr. Olga Gursky

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Biography

Olga Gursky is a Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics. She holds a PhD from Brandeis University and an MS from Moscow State University. Her research focuses on protein folding and structural stability, investigating the energetic-structure-function relationship in folding pathways of proteins and peptides. Gursky employs techniques such as circular dichroism spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, fluorescence, and x-ray crystallography in her studies. Currently, she is involved in NIH-funded work aimed at understanding the energetic and structural basis of the conformational plasticity of apolipoproteins, which are crucial for lipid transport and metabolism in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, stroke, and amyloidosis. Gursky has been instrumental in mentoring graduate students and developing a supportive environment for women and minorities in science. She has served on various committees and has been a dedicated educator, teaching graduate-level courses and facilitating training in responsible research conduct.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Conducting research and teaching graduate-level courses in Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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