Dr. Ruth Montgomery

Professor

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Biography

Ruth R. Montgomery is a cellular immunologist with a particular expertise in the use of novel technology for human translational studies. Her research employs system-wide studies to identify individual differences in immune responses that lead to divergent outcomes in infections. Her group focuses on the effects of aging and innate immunity, investigating individual variations that influence susceptibility to viruses such as West Nile, dengue, Zika, and COVID-19, as well as inflammatory profiling in patients with sickle cell disease. Over her career, she has overseen studies of immune responsiveness in human cohorts, successfully enrolling over 2000 healthy individuals. Dr. Montgomery's notable work utilizes primary human cells to demonstrate immune-related mechanisms, illuminating potential avenues for therapeutic interventions. She launched the CyTOF facility at Yale in 2013, co-chairs the University Provost’s Advisory Committee (ITSAC), and serves as the Associate Dean for Scientific Affairs in the Yale School of Medicine.

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Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.