Dr. Tony Godfrey

Professor

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Biography

Tony E. Godfrey is a Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine specializing in Surgery. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and a PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Brunel University, England. His academic career includes postdoctoral fellowships at the University of California, San Francisco, where he managed the Genome Analysis Core Facility. Before his current position, Dr. Godfrey served as an Associate Professor in Pathology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. His research focuses on cancer genetics and molecular pathology, particularly Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma, a condition showing a rapidly increasing incidence in the United States and Western countries. He collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, pathologists, and oncologists, to develop innovative molecular approaches for cancer detection, staging, and treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of surgery.

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Mount Sinai School of Medicine • New York, NY

Conducted research and taught in the Department of Pathology.

Research Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Rochester Medical Center • Rochester, NY

Led projects in cancer genetics and molecular pathology.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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