Dr. Scott Oakes

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Biography

Scott Oakes is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Chicago, focusing on the mechanisms of apoptosis and cell signaling in relation to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. His laboratory studies the cellular response to stress, particularly in the context of disorders related to protein misfolding, which are pivotal in cancer development. Dr. Oakes has a keen interest in developing therapeutic strategies that manipulate the cell fate in response to various pathological conditions. His research includes significant insights into endoplasmic reticulum stress and aims to uncover new pathways that could improve patient outcomes in cancer and neurodegeneration.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Scholar - Biochemistry & Cell Biology

2005-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Residency - Pathology

2000-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Brigham Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Awards

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Investigator Award

2023-01-01
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Outstanding Investigator Award

2019-01-01
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Stein Innovation Award

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Mentor Award

2017-01-01
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Scholar-Innovator Award

2013-01-01
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Elected Member

2013-01-01
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Research Scholar Award

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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Writing
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Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy