Dr. Timothy Padera

Associate Professor

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Biography

Timothy P. Padera is an Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He specializes in medical engineering and medical physics and holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses primarily on the lymphatic system, lymphatic metastasis in cancer progression, and the immunological responses to tumors. In addition, he investigates lymphedema and infectious diseases, contributing significantly to our understanding of how these conditions interact with cancer. His laboratory work is conducted at the Edwin L. Steele Laboratories at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he leads a team dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in these areas. Over his career, Padera has published numerous articles and developed innovative methodologies in medical engineering aimed at enhancing cancer treatment. He is recognized for his contributions to the field of cancer biology, particularly related to the lymphatic mechanisms of tumor spread.

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Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Objectives (800-1200 words)
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • Three to five letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee ($75-$105)
Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.