Dr. Paul Turner

Professor

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Biography

Paul Turner is the Rachel Carson Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Microbiology Faculty at Yale School of Medicine. His research primarily focuses on virus evolutionary genetics and genomics, particularly involving bacteriophages and arthropod-borne viruses. He employs experimental evolution to address fundamental questions in biology and conducts applied research aimed at developing virus-based therapies for disease treatment. He teaches courses related to Ecology, Evolution, and Infectious Disease.

Research Interests

Virus Evolutionary Genetics Genomics Bacteriophages Arthropod-Borne Viruses

Experience

Rachel Carson Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Leading research and teaching in the field of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Courses

Ecology Evolution Infectious Disease

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.