Dr. Sarah Aitken

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah Aitken is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Yale University, with a focus on gastrointestinal molecular pathology. She obtained her MBChB from the University of Edinburgh in the UK and furthered her education with a Master of Science degree in Translational Medicine from the same institution. Aitken completed her PhD in Medical Science at the University of Cambridge, followed by an EMBO Fellowship in bioinformatics at the IRB Barcelona in Spain. Her professional background includes roles as an independent Group Leader at Cambridge University and a Consultant Pathologist for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Her research primarily revolves around genomic pathology, molecular biology, and the mechanisms of mutagenesis and genetic diversity in cancer evolution.

Research Interests

Awards

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CRUK Clinician Scientist Fellowship

2023-01-09
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Sir Nicholas Wright Lecture Medal

2021-01-27
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Gold Research Medal

2019-11-21
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Trainee Research Award

2018-12-06

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.