Dr. Theodore Drivas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Theodore G. Drivas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Genetics, specializing in the diagnostic workup and medical management of patients with genetic inherited conditions. Dr. Drivas has a particular interest in managing patients with ciliopathy conditions, which affect the primary cilium. His clinical interests also extend to the examination of how expanding genetic data can be applied to clinical medicine to address systemic inequalities in healthcare. His laboratory focuses on bridging the fields of genomics and classic genetics to uncover the genetic architecture and molecular mechanisms of human diseases. The lab employs a combination of informatics and molecular techniques to investigate the role of primary cilia in disease pathogenesis and actively engages in collaborative projects that promote equitable access to genetic testing advancements. Dr. Drivas is dedicated to his research, and he offers opportunities for students and researchers to contribute to ongoing projects in his lab.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Specializing in the research and clinical management of genetic inherited conditions.

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
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