Dr. Rahul Roychoudhuri

Professor

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Biography

Rahul Roychoudhuri is a Professor of Cancer Immunology at the University of Cambridge, where he leads research in the Department of Pathology. His work focuses on the immune system's response to cancer, particularly the mechanisms that lead to tumor-induced immunosuppression. Roychoudhuri's research encompasses the molecular and cellular aspects of immune regulation and aims to develop innovative immunotherapeutic strategies for cancer treatment. He obtained his Natural Sciences degree from the University of Cambridge and pursued Clinical Medicine at King’s College London. His Ph.D. was conducted at the National Institute of Health, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Nicholas Restifo's laboratory at the National Cancer Institute. Roychoudhuri has received several prestigious awards, including the Wellcome Sir Henry Dale Fellowship and the Lister Institute Research Prize. He serves as a reviewer for numerous scientific journals and is on the editorial board of Immunology and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Through his research, he aims to uncover novel avenues for manipulating immune functions in cancer therapy and has made significant contributions to the understanding of T cell biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge

Leading research in Cancer Immunology and directing the CRUK Cambridge Centre Graduate Training Programme.

Awards

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Wellcome Sir Henry Dale Fellowship

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Lister Institute Research Prize

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.