Dr. Priya Velu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Priya Velu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, where she also serves as the Director of the Molecular Pathology Laboratory at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Her research predominantly focuses on clonal hematopoiesis in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and the implications of genomic alterations in cancer. Velu has published a range of articles investigating methodologies for detection of oncogenic mutations and the assessment of therapeutic responses in lung cancer using advanced imaging and machine learning techniques. She has played key roles in developing diagnostic assays for various cancers and has contributed to multiple publications that examine the complexities of tumor biology and treatment outcomes. Her work not only enhances the understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression but also aims at improving clinical practices in pathology and oncology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Weill Cornell Medical College • New York

Focus on advancements in molecular pathology and diagnostic methodologies.

Director

2025-01-01 — Present

Molecular Pathology Laboratory, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York

Oversight of laboratory services and development of clinical diagnostic assays.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture