Dr. Ruslan Afasizhev

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Biography

Ruslan Afasizhev is a Professor in the Molecular & Cell Biology division at Boston University in the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He has an extensive academic background, holding a PhD from the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences and both a Master's and Bachelor's degree from Moscow State University. Professor Afasizhev specializes in the molecular mechanisms of RNA processing, particularly in the context of Trypanosoma brucei. He is a member of the American Society for Microbiology and the RNA Society and has published over 40 papers in this field. In his role at Boston University, he is also involved in mentoring graduate students and has received several fellowships for his research, including from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and EMBO.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Conduct research and teach in molecular and cell biology, focusing on RNA processing mechanisms.

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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