Dr. Randall King

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Biography

Randall King is the Harry C. McKenzie Professor of Cell Biology at Harvard Medical School, where he has been a faculty member since 2000. He earned his undergraduate degree from Carleton College and went on to receive a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from UCSF. King is known for co-discovering the Anaphase-Promoting Complex/Cyclosome (APC), a crucial component of the cell division machinery. In 2013, he was named the Harry C. McKenzie Professor of Cell Biology, reflecting his distinguished contributions to the field. His lab focuses on integrating chemical and cell biological approaches to study cell division and chromosome segregation. Over the years, he has received numerous awards recognizing his contributions to medical education and research in cell biology.

Research Interests

Cell Division Chromosome Segregation

Requirements for Harvard Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Undergraduate preparation in the sciences Biology Chemistry Physics
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.