Dr. Rajan Jain

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rajan Jain, MD, focuses on the intricate relationship between genome organization and cell identity, with a specific emphasis on heart development and stem cell biology. His research investigates how nuclear architecture and gene regulation play pivotal roles in organogenesis and the maintenance of cellular identity. By leveraging classic models in stem cell biology, Dr. Jain dissects the mechanisms governing genome organization, particularly how three-dimensional spatial arrangements within the nucleus influence cell fate. His team aims to deepen the understanding of congenital heart disease and adult cardiac diseases, recognizing that higher-order genome organization mechanisms are still relatively unexplored. Dr. Jain's overarching goal is to lay the groundwork for developing efficient cell-based regenerative therapies, contributing valuable knowledge to the field of cardiovascular research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Specializes in cardiovascular research and genomic organization in relation to heart development.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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