Dr. Ruben Dries

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ruben Dries, an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializes in computational data analysis and novel experimental approaches to enhance the understanding of biological concepts related to health and disease. His research aims to leverage insights into tumor-specific processes to inhibit the development of treatment resistance. Dr. Dries has developed systems biology approaches to dissect the regulatory network of neural differentiating embryonic stem cells, using this foundation to understand how cancer cells respond transcriptionally to targeted therapies and stress factors. His lab focuses on the establishment of multi-cellular breast cancer models that reflect spatial tumor heterogeneity and on building tools to explore and quantify cellular cross-talk within the tumor microenvironment. Dr. Dries is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (D&I) within the scientific community, believing these principles are crucial for impactful research. He actively encourages participation in D&I initiatives and collaborates with various institutions to address disparities in research and education, particularly for underrepresented groups. He has recently established partnerships with Massachusetts General Hospital and the Boston University Medical Center, exploring therapies for late-stage breast cancer in Black women.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

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

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Requirements for Boston University

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

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.