Dr. Srinivas Viswanathan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Srinivas R. Viswanathan, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He holds degrees in MD from Harvard Medical School and PhD in Biological Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology from Harvard University, both awarded in 2011. His research focuses on cancer genomics, genetics, functional genetics, genitourinary cancers, and RNA biology. Dr. Viswanathan leads the Viswanathan Lab at Dana-Farber, where he investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer and explores novel therapeutic strategies. His work aims to deepen the understanding of cancer biology and improve outcomes for patients with malignancies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field Strong foundation in biological sciences Undergraduate preparation in the sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Resume or CV
  • Application fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

The listed clinical and basic science departments (Radiology, Medicine, Genetics, etc.) participate in the PhD training through the Harvard Division of Medical Sciences (DMS) and the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) program. Requirements are standardized across these interdisciplinary PhD umbrellas.