Dr. Tomas Kirchhausen

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Biography

Tomas Kirchhausen is a Senior Investigator in the Program of Cellular Molecular Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and the Springer Family Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in studying the processes that mediate and regulate cellular membrane remodeling and organelle biogenesis, utilizing advanced optical imaging techniques such as Lattice Light Sheet Microscopy optimized with Adaptive Optics. His research aims to bridge the understanding of molecules and cells, focusing on the role of cellular dynamics in various biological phenomena, including cancer, viral infections, and neurological diseases. Kirchhausen's work encompasses the creation of molecular representations and dynamic studies that integrate molecular snapshots at atomic resolution, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of developmental mechanisms and disease processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Investigator

— Present

Boston Children's Hospital • Boston, MA

Leading research on cellular processes and membrane dynamics.

Professor

— Present

Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting advanced research in cell biology.

Requirements for Harvard Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Undergraduate preparation in the sciences Biology Chemistry Physics
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
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  • Application fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.