Dr. Valerie Gouon Evans

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Biography

Valerie Gouon-Evans is a Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, focusing on Gastroenterology. She completed her PhD at University of Paris VII and holds a PharmD from Université Paris 5 René Descartes. Before her current role, she served as an Instructor in Gene and Cell Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and quickly advanced to an Assistant Professor position. Dr. Gouon-Evans has led extensive research programs aimed at understanding liver development and creating therapeutic strategies for liver diseases using induced pluripotent stem cells. Her lab developed innovative technologies to deliver regenerative factors to treat liver diseases, contributing to platforms widely used in mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines. A strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in science, her initiatives encompass mentoring underrepresented students and leading programs aimed at enhancing work environments. She is also involved in various leadership roles at Boston University, demonstrating her commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

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

Leading research and education in the field of Gastroenterology.

Instructor

— Present

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • New York, NY

Engaged in research on hepatocyte differentiation from pluripotent stem cells.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Advanced research programs on liver diseases and mentorship.

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
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.