Dr. Susan Volk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Susan W. Volk serves at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a V.M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and has a B.A. from its College of Arts and Sciences. As a board-certified veterinary surgeon, she focuses on clinical surgical appointments and teaching small animal surgery at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital. Her research interests revolve around understanding the regulatory mechanisms governing dynamic interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix in wound healing, fibrosis, and cancer progression, with an aim to develop innovative regenerative therapies for both veterinary and human patients. Dr. Volk has specific expertise in cutaneous wounds reconstruction and regenerative medical therapies, including cell-based therapies. Her clinical interests lie in improving healing of organs and tissues in both veterinary patients and humans.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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