Dr. Surojit Sarkar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Surojit Sarkar is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine and is a Principal Investigator at the Ben Towne Center. His research focuses on advancing the understanding of cancer biology, specifically exploring innovative methods to enhance the immune system's ability to remember and attack cancer cells, particularly in children who have experienced relapses after remission. Sarkar obtained his PhD in vaccine immunology from the University of Pittsburgh and further honed his expertise in T-cell immunology during a post-doctoral fellowship at the Emory Vaccine Center in Atlanta under the mentorship of Dr. Rafi Ahmed, a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a leader in the field of immunological memory. His lab, The Sarkar Lab, is dedicated to uncovering strategies that can aid the immune system in combating cancer more effectively. Sarkar has been active in sharing his insights at various conferences, including presenting at the 2016 John L. Scott Convention where he discussed the importance of dreaming big in the pursuit of new and innovative approaches to cancer treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Washington School of Medicine • Seattle, WA

Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator at the Ben Towne Center focusing on cancer biology and immunological memory.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.