Dr. Richard Roden

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Biography

Richard BS Roden is a Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Co-Leader of the Cancer Prevention Control Program at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research primarily focuses on the prevention and treatment of cervical and ovarian cancers, specifically through the development of vaccines targeting human papillomavirus (HPV), which is linked to these cancers. His team is actively researching a minor capsid antigen L2-based vaccine that addresses oncogenic HPV types. Moreover, they are identifying novel tumor antigens significant for the biology of ovarian cancer, as well as developing applicable biomarkers for early detection and immunotherapy targets. Additionally, Dr. Roden's team has been investigating innovative treatment approaches for gynecologic cancers utilizing proteasome inhibitors and has built a tissue bank to facilitate research in ovarian cancer genome sequencing.

Research Interests

Experimental Therapeutics HPV Preventive Vaccine HPV Virology Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cancer Pathogenesis Proteasome Inhibitor

Experience

Co-Leader

— Present

Cancer Prevention Control Program, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center • Johns Hopkins University

Co-leading the Cancer Prevention Control Program focusing on preventive measures against HPV and related cancers.

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
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

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