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Professor Dr. Ursula Quitterer

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Biography

Ursula Quitterer is a Swiss German pharmacologist and full professor at ETH Zurich, where she leads the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences. With a distinguished academic background, she studied Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Regensburg and completed her PhD in Pathobiochemistry at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, graduating with the highest honors in 1994. Her primary research focus is on signal transduction mechanisms involving G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), critical targets in pharmacology and responsible for the action of a significant portion of pharmaceutical products. Quitterer's work has led to significant breakthroughs in understanding the role of GPCR aggregation in various diseases, including preeclampsia and Alzheimer's disease. She has held various leadership positions at ETH Zurich and has been involved in multiple academic committees. Her contributions to the field are recognized internationally, and she has been active in presenting her research at numerous scientific conferences.

Research Interests

Pharmacology G-Protein-Coupled Receptors Cardiovascular Pharmacology Neuropharmacology

Experience

Full Professor Molecular Pharmacology

2006-02-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Appointed as the first female professor in the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, specializing in Molecular Pharmacology.

Courses

Pharmacology Toxicology I+II Pharmacology Toxicology II Current Topics Pharmacology Toxicology Seminars Drug Discovery Development

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)

Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.