Dr. Sahar Nissim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sahar Nissim is an Assistant Professor at the Brigham Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. She holds both an MD and a PhD from Harvard Medical School, having graduated with her MD in 2007 and her PhD in Genetics in 2005. Dr. Nissim's research focuses on understanding the underlying mechanisms of pancreatic cancer and investigating the intricacies of endoderm development. Her work also encompasses hereditary cancer syndromes and the RAS signaling pathway, particularly how mitochondrial DNA mutations may contribute to these processes. As an active researcher, she leads the Nissim Lab, where collaborative efforts aim to advance knowledge in these critical areas of cancer research. Her academic contributions and ongoing publications reflect her commitment to advancing the field of medicine and genetics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field Strong foundation in biological sciences Undergraduate preparation in the sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Resume or CV
  • Application fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

The listed clinical and basic science departments (Radiology, Medicine, Genetics, etc.) participate in the PhD training through the Harvard Division of Medical Sciences (DMS) and the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) program. Requirements are standardized across these interdisciplinary PhD umbrellas.