Dr. Randall Reed

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Biography

Randall Reed is a Professor Emeritus at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in the molecular biology and genetics of the mammalian olfactory system. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms that regulate the development of the olfactory system and the processes responsible for odorant detection. The lab employs biochemical and molecular genetic techniques to investigate ongoing neurogenesis in the olfactory epithelium, exploring how stem cells proliferate in response to tissue damage and neuronal loss. Furthermore, Reed's work also examines the genetic and biochemical factors that influence the sensitivity and specificity of olfactory signal transduction. By characterizing the transcription factors involved in the expression of individual odorant receptor genes and the cellular pathways that target the specific receptor neurons, his team aims to reveal the principles of olfactory coding and perception.

Research Interests

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.