Dr. Tatyana Golovkina

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Biography

Tatyana Golovkina is a Professor at the University of Chicago in the Biological Sciences Division. She leads a laboratory investigating the mechanisms of host-pathogen and host-commensal microbe interactions, primarily focusing on the roles of viruses, bacteria, and commensal microbes in health and disease. Her research has significant implications for understanding the microbiota's influence on tumor development and cancer progression, contributing to multiple publications in prominent journals. Golovkina's expertise encompasses areas such as microbiology, immunology, and genetics, with an emphasis on the ways non-classical major histocompatibility molecules affect host responses to infections. She has received multiple accolades, including fellowships from esteemed scientific organizations and awards for her contributions to research in virology and immunology. Her academic journey began in Moscow State University, where she earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Virology in 1985, underpinning her extensive experience and scholarly contributions in the field of microbiota and cancer research.

Research Interests

Awards

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KT Jeang Retrovirology Prize

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Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Fellow, American Academy of Microbiology

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Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Award

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Hillsdale Fund, Inc. Award

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V Foundation Scholar

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

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Prize, All-Union Young Scientists Competition

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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IELTS
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Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
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Overall
Required:7
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy