Dr. Trista North

Associate Professor

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Biography

Trista E. North is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital and an influential figure in stem cell research. She co-directs the Developmental Regenerative Biology Program at Harvard Medical School and is a principal faculty member at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. Dr. North's research focuses on hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and their therapeutic applications for hematologic diseases. Her graduate studies at Dartmouth College, where she obtained her PhD, established the critical role of the Runx1 gene in HSC development. Further postdoctoral work at Boston Children's Hospital led her to develop innovative screening approaches in zebrafish, unveiling new pathways that regulate HSC production. Dr. North's notable findings have been pivotal in understanding the environmental cues and biochemical pathways that drive HSC formation and function. She continues to contribute to the field through various leadership roles, including her participation in scientific committees related to stem cell research. Dr. North has an extensive publication record and looks to harness her findings for clinical applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Boston Children's Hospital • Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Serving as Co-Director of the Developmental Regenerative Biology Program and conducting research on hematopoietic stem cells.

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
  • Online application form
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • 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.