Dr. Vikram Khurana

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vikram Khurana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and the Chief of the Movement Disorders Division at Brigham Women's Hospital. He holds prestigious positions at Ann Romney Center of Neurologic Diseases, Harvard Stem Cell Institute, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Dr. Khurana leads the Harvard Biomarkers Study and is involved in several research initiatives focused on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly targeting precision medicine and longitudinal biomarker studies. He has developed innovative approaches in 'systems cell biology', integrating stem-cell biology and genomics to unravel the complexities of neurodegenerative conditions. Khurana has made significant contributions to understanding 'synucleinopathies' and has co-founded biotech companies aimed at developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. His past honors include being a Fulbright Scholar and an ANA Derek Denny-Brown Neurological Scholar. Khurana's lab continues to focus on alpha-synuclein-related disorders, making strides in identifying genetic and environmental risk factors tying to neurodegeneration.

Research Interests

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
  • CV/Resume
  • 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.