Dr. Shawn Lyons

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shawn Lyons obtained his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he conducted research in histone mRNA metabolism under the supervision of Dr. William Marzluff. His academic career includes being a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School in the lab of Dr. Paul Anderson, focusing on the regulation of protein synthesis in response to acute stress in cells, particularly investigating RNA metabolism and ribosome biogenesis in altered stress responses. Dr. Lyons has secured various funding sources for his research from institutions like NIH and the American Lung Association. His current research interests encompass the regulation of ribosome biogenesis in stress conditions and the mechanisms of translation in respiratory pathogens.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-09-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Biochemistry and Cell Biology.

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
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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