Dr. Richard Scarpulla

Professor

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Biography

Richard C. Scarpulla is a Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. His research primarily focuses on Cancer Biology, Gene Regulation, Inflammation, and Signal Transduction. He earned his PhD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1978 and completed his postdoctoral training as a Fellow at Cornell University in 1982. He has received numerous awards for his research contributions, including the American Cancer Society Faculty Research Award in 1990 and the Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Award in 1985. Over the years, he has held various professional leadership roles, including serving on external advisory committees and review panels for federal health agencies and research programs. His work is geared towards improving the understanding of complex biological processes and advancing therapeutic strategies in medical science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine • Chicago, Illinois

Leads research in Cell and Developmental Biology, focusing on molecular mechanisms underlying cancer and cellular responses to environmental stress.

Awards

#1

American Cancer Society Faculty Research Award

1990-01-01
#1

Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Award

1985-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Academic Statement
  • Personal Statement
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.