Dr. Ursula Kaiser

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Biography

Ursula B. Kaiser is a Professor of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She graduated with an MD from the University of Toronto in 1986. Dr. Kaiser specializes in the field of neuroendocrinology, with research interests focusing on the regulation of sex hormones and reproductive neuroendocrinology. Her research delves into conditions such as hypogonadism and utilizes key hormones like gonadotropin-releasing hormone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone to understand normal and aberrant reproductive function. She studies the mechanisms leading to puberty, including precocious puberty, through molecular pathways involving proteins such as MKRN3 and kisspeptin. Dr. Kaiser is involved in several research labs and contributes significantly to her field through publications and clinical research. Her lab focuses on reproductive neuroendocrinology, addressing important questions regarding the hormonal regulation of sexual development and function.

Research Interests

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.