Dr. Pierre Coulombe

Professor

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Biography

Pierre Coulombe is the G. Carl Huber Professor and Chair of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he is also a Professor of Dermatology. He is a member of the Rogel Cancer Center and the Center for Cell Plasticity and Organ Design. Dr. Coulombe, who joined the University of Michigan in 2017, has over 25 years of experience in academia, including a prior position as the EV McCollum Professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Johns Hopkins University. His research interests focus on cell differentiation, tissue homeostasis, and stress responses in surface epithelia, specifically related to the pathophysiology of rare skin disorders, including psoriasis and non-melanoma skin cancer. Beyond research, Dr. Coulombe is passionately involved in graduate and post-graduate education and training, contributing to initiatives such as the Pachyonychia Project for rare disease advocacy. He holds a PhD in Pharmacology from Université de Montréal and has held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Chicago in Molecular Biology and Genetics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor & Chair

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI

Serving as G. Carl Huber Professor and Chair of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, with joint appointments in Dermatology.

EV McCollum Professor & Chair

2008-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.