Professor Dr. Pierre Ankomah

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Biography

Pierre Ankomah is an instructor in Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He holds a Medical Doctor degree from Emory University School of Medicine, awarded in 2015, and a Doctorate in Microbial Population Biology from Emory University, completed in 2013. His research primarily focuses on the role of phagocytes in the immune response to self-limiting bacterial infections, with a particular interest in the mechanisms of antibiotic action and resistance. Ankomah's contributions to the field include numerous publications in reputable medical journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing understanding in microbial biology and antibiotic treatment. He collaborates with a diverse range of professionals to explore innovative approaches to bacterial infections.

Research Interests

Phagocytes Antibiotics Self-Limiting Bacterial Infections

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.