Dr. Richard Pickering

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard Pickering is a Research Assistant Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Preventive Medicine & Epidemiology. His research focus is on adipose tissue differentiation and fibrosis, particularly examining the links between dysfunctional adipose tissue development and cardiometabolic diseases. He utilizes biomarker data from large-scale cohort studies and mechanistic experiments using in-vitro models of adipocyte development. At Boston University and the Boston Medical Center, he participates in various research initiatives and has served as a Subcontract Principal Investigator for grants including the NIH-funded project on nutrient-rich diets for adolescent girls. He holds a PhD from Boston University School of Medicine and has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri. Richard is committed to advancing research in nutrition and obesity, focusing on evidence-based paths to improve health outcomes in diverse populations.

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Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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