Dr. Tiffany Thomas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Tiffany Thomas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University. She serves as the Director of the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory at New York Presbyterian Hospital, where her laboratory specializes in metabolic profile testing including amino acid, organic acid, and acylcarnitine profiles for patients suspected of having metabolic diseases. Her work provides essential diagnostic and prognostic information that guides lifelong dietary management for patients with inborn errors of metabolism and acquired metabolic disorders. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Thomas is a member of the teaching faculty at the CUMC Institute of Human Nutrition. Her research interests center on using stable isotopes to understand the impaired flux of metabolic pathways associated with both inherited and acquired diseases, contributing to the broader field of nutritional science and metabolic health.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)