Dr. Stephen Meyn

Professor

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Biography

M. Stephen Meyn is a Professor of Medical Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also serves as the Residency Director. His research encompasses fundamental studies of DNA repair and telomere biology, novel clinical applications of genome sequencing, and the ethics surrounding genetic testing. Dr. Meyn is at the forefront of discovering new disease genes and developing cutting-edge clinical applications through advanced genomic techniques, particularly focusing on third-generation sequencing. He is pivotal in advancing the understanding of telomeropathies and has founded the UW Undiagnosed Disease Program, which aims to improve the rapid sequencing of genomes in newborn infants through innovative approaches, including AI-driven patient selection and long-read sequencing methodologies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences