Dr. Rajat Gupta

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rajat M. Gupta, M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brigham Women's Hospital, affiliated with Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology. He received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on coronary artery disease and includes the application of genetics, CRISPR technology, and Perturb Sequence methodologies. Gupta leads the Gupta Lab, where he investigates the genetic underpinnings of heart diseases and employs advanced biotechnological techniques to explore novel therapeutic strategies. His contributions to the field are reflected in his involvement with the Broad Institute and his publications that span various aspects of cardiovascular genetics.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Brigham Women's Hospital • Cambridge, MA

Assistant Professor in Medicine focusing on cardiovascular research.

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.