Dr. Rebecca Oakey

Professor

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Biography

Professor Oakey is the Dean of Doctoral Studies and leads the Epigenetics Laboratory at King’s College London, focusing on the roles of epigenetic mechanisms in developmental processes. With a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford and postdoctoral training at institutions such as Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania, she has held various faculty positions, ultimately becoming a full professor. Her research primarily investigates DNA methylation and its role in gene expression regulation across different contexts. Collaborating with colleagues globally, her work has significant clinical applications in areas such as fetal growth defects and neuro-endocrine tumors. Furthermore, she is passionate about providing open-access training opportunities for early-career researchers in digital health, having developed self-directed learning resources through initiatives like the King's Innovation Scholars Program and the KHP Digital Health Hub. Through her lab and leadership roles, she has fostered a multidisciplinary approach to epigenetic research and digital health, emphasizing the importance of innovative training in the biomedical field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, UK

Leading the Epigenetics Laboratory and teaching various courses.

Courses

Bioinformatics (Research) Genes, Environment & Development Psychology & Psychiatry Genomics

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.