Dr. Richard Sherva

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard Sherva is an Assistant Professor in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine at Boston University, specializing in Biomedical Genetics. He earned his PhD from the University of Minnesota, where he honed his research skills in genetic epidemiology of complex diseases. His academic pursuits focus on cardiovascular phenotypes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, stroke, and psychiatric diseases, including addiction and ADHD. He is particularly interested in gene-environment-drug treatment interactions, with a future focus on pharmacogenetics and personalized medicine, specifically regarding Alzheimer’s disease. Sherva is an integral member of the Boston University Evans Center Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research network and has been actively involved in mentoring graduate students in Graduate Medical Sciences. His research has been extensively supported through multiple grants and he has led various projects exploring the genetic architecture of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s. Sherva continues to contribute significantly to the field through publications and collaborative research efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Teaching and researching in the field of Biomedical Genetics.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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