Dr. Raquel Herrador Lillo

Professor

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Biography

Raquel Herrador Lillo is a professor at ETH Zurich specializing in tumour stem cell dynamics. She focuses on the biological mechanisms underlying stem cell behavior and their role in tumorigenesis, contributing to the understanding of cancer biology. Her work integrates experimental approaches and theoretical frameworks to investigate how stem cells evolve within the tumor microenvironment. Herrador Lillo's research is interdisciplinary, encompassing aspects of cellular biology, genetics, and cancer research, aiming to translate her findings into innovative therapeutic strategies.

Research Interests

Tumour Stem Cell Dynamics Cancer Biology Cellular Biology Genetics

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.