Dr. Tore Eid

Professor

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Biography

Tore Eid, MD, PhD, is a clinical pathologist and professor in Laboratory Medicine, Neurosurgery, and Cellular & Molecular Physiology at Yale School of Medicine. He is a NIH-funded investigator focusing on Clinical Laboratory Testing and Pathology Consults for conditions such as multiple myeloma, neurological disorders, and endocrine issues. His research explores chemical mechanisms underlying brain disorders like epilepsy, including the identification of key discoveries regarding the deficiency of glutamine synthetase as a contributor to human epilepsy. Dr. Eid also investigates minimally invasive health monitoring through biomarkers in accessible biofluids such as saliva and sweat, enabling real-time health monitoring for conditions like mood disorders and cancer. He serves in multiple educational and leadership roles, including Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Director of Medical Education in Cellular and Molecular Physiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Researches clinical laboratory testing, chemical mechanisms in brain disorders, and minimally invasive health monitoring.

Awards

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Innovator Award

2017-10-01
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Teaching Award

2017-07-01
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Translational Career Development Award

2010-07-01
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Thomas Buchholz Research Prize

2005-01-01
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Fulbright Scholarship

1994-01-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
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  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.