Dr. Oommen Varghese

Associate Professor

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Biography

Oommen Varghese is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University, working within the Department of Chemistry at the Ångström Laboratory and specializing in Polymer Chemistry. He leads the Translational Chemical Biology laboratory and has focused his independent research on biomaterial science and regenerative medicine, particularly in bone tissue engineering and nucleic acids therapeutics. His research combines advanced organic synthesis with cell and molecular biology, utilizing a state-of-the-art research facility to develop chemically modified nucleic acids, including engineered plasmid DNA and short interfering RNA, aimed at clinical translation and addressing key challenges in the field. Varghese's interdisciplinary team includes Ph.D. students and postdocs who contribute exceptional skills in cell biology and synthetic chemistry. His research interests span a variety of areas including basic organic chemistry, nucleic acid chemistry, biomaterial research, synthetic biology, stem cell research, regenerative medicine, and anticancer therapy.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.