Dr. Roshan Kumar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Roshan Kumar is a Research Investigator in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School. His research encompasses sulfur metabolism in health and disease, focusing on how alterations in hydrogen sulfide metabolism can impact brain function and bioenergetics. Dr. Kumar obtained his PhD from the University of Michigan Medical School in 2024, and previously completed his MSc in Animal Biotechnology in 2018 at Regional Centre Biotechnology, as well as a BSc in Biotechnology from Magadh University in 2010. He has contributed to multiple publications in reputable journals, exploring various aspects of gut sulfide metabolism and its physiological implications. His work aims to unveil the mechanistic pathways of sulfur metabolism and its influence on neurobiology, with potential translational applications in health science.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
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Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.