Dr. Sichen Shao

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sichen Shao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on the mechanistic basis of protein biosynthesis, regulation, and quality control using biochemical, cell biology, and structural biology techniques. The Shao lab employs various strategies, including biochemically reconstituting protein biosynthesis processes and developing methods to isolate and analyze the individual steps of these processes. Current research interests include ribosome-associated protein quality control pathways and mechanisms that facilitate membrane protein targeting, folding, and assembly in the endoplasmic reticulum. The long-term goal of the lab is to understand the molecular details of fundamental cellular processes that maintain cellular homeostasis and prevent disease.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Undergraduate preparation in the sciences Biology Chemistry Physics
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.