Dr. Raul Rabadan

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Biography

Raul Rabadan is the Gerald and Janet Carrus Professor of Surgical Sciences at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Professor of Systems Biology and Biological Informatics at Columbia University. He serves as the director of the Program in Mathematical Genomics. His research interests are centered around uncovering patterns in the evolution of biological systems, particularly in relation to RNA viruses and cancer. Dr. Rabadan has a history of collaborative work, establishing the PMG in fall 2017 which brings together scientists and mathematicians from various disciplines to work towards a quantitative understanding of complex biological systems. He has held prestigious positions, including a fellowship at CERN and a membership at the Institute for Advanced Study. His contributions to the field have earned him recognition, including being named one of Popular Science's Brilliant 10 in 2010 and receiving the Harold Golden Lamport Award from Columbia University in 2014.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)