Dr. Vicki Rosen

Biography

Vicki Rosen is a renowned professor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, serving as the Chair of the Department of Developmental Biology. She holds the esteemed Doctors Samuel and Ida Gelfand Professorship, an endowed position awarded to leading scholars in emerging areas of scientific inquiry. Since joining Harvard in 2001, Rosen has made significant contributions to the field of bone biology, particularly focusing on the roles of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) in the development, maintenance, and repair of musculoskeletal tissues. Her research was pivotal in the identification of BMP genes in 1988 while working at the Genetics Institute. Beyond her research, Rosen has been a committed educator and academic leader, having served as the interim dean of the School during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. She is dedicated to mentoring students and postdoctoral fellows across various disciplines, including DMD, MD, and PhD programs, and is a principal faculty member of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute.

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