Dr. Scott Hensley

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Biography

Scott Hensley, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Microbiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. His research expertise lies primarily in virology, focusing on the influenza virus, its antigenic properties, and related immunological responses. Hensley's lab studies the mechanisms that drive antigenic drift in influenza viruses, aiming to enhance vaccine efficacy and improve preparedness for future pandemics. Ongoing projects in his laboratory investigate how pre-existing immunity affects responses to new flu strains, the diversity of immune responses elicited by influenza vaccines, and the evolutionary dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in populations with varied immunity. Hensley is also engaged in developing innovative influenza vaccine platforms to better combat seasonal outbreaks and potential pandemics.

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Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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