Dr. Theodore Drivas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Theodore G. Drivas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on understanding the intersection of common and rare disease genetics, particularly mechanisms that underlie inherited conditions associated with primary cilia. He employs innovative approaches that bridge genomics, classical genetics, and clinical practices to investigate genetic variations and their role in disease pathogenesis. Dr. Drivas has a strong interest in utilizing genetic data to enhance clinical outcomes and address inequalities in healthcare. He also co-directs the HHT Center of Excellence at the University of Pennsylvania and serves as the Assistant Director of Scientific Outreach for the Penn Medicine BioBank. With a background in Molecular Cell Biology and a Medical Degree from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pennsylvania respectively, he blends clinical experience in Internal Medicine and Clinical Genetics with research in computational genetics and informatics to advance precision medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

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

Research and teach in the Department of Genetics with a focus on translational medicine and clinical genetics.

Co-Director

2021-01-01 — Present

HHT Center of Excellence • Philadelphia, PA

Lead efforts in clinical research and care for patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.

Assistant Director of Scientific Outreach

2021-01-01 — Present

Penn Medicine BioBank • Philadelphia, PA

Promote and coordinate scientific research initiatives to enhance health care quality and genomic medicine.

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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