Dr. Steven Salzberg

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Biography

Steven L. Salzberg is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University, with appointments in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Biostatistics. He is the director of the Center for Computational Biology. Salzberg's research focuses on the development of new computational methods for the analysis of DNA and the latest sequencing technologies. Over the years, he has developed and applied software to solve problems in gene finding, genome assembly, comparative genomics, and evolutionary genomics. His current work emphasizes the analysis of DNA and RNA sequenced by next-generation technology. In addition to his research, Salzberg writes blogs on topics related to the impact of science on society, including pseudoscience, alternative medicine issues, and the influence of sports on higher education. His contributions have placed him among the world’s most cited researchers.

Research Interests

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
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  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.