Dr. Sachiko Homma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sachiko Homma is a Research Assistant Professor at Boston University in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Neurology. She received her PhD from Otsuma Women's University and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tsukuba. Her research primarily focuses on the roles of molecular chaperones in the ubiquitin-proteasome system, specifically related to skeletal muscle diseases. Homma's work has led to significant discoveries, including the identification of a new pathway involved in myogenic cell death associated with myofibrillar myopathy. She is actively involved in various research projects with funding from organizations such as the NIH and the FSH Society, concentrating on diseases linked to muscle atrophy and the underlying mechanisms of fatigue related to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Homma's contributions to the field extend through collaboration with several co-authors and her participation in multiple research networks.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Conducts research in the field of Neurology focusing on muscle diseases.

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
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  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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