Dr. Vladimir Gelfand

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Biography

Vladimir Gelfand is the Leslie B. Arey Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. His research focuses on the use of Drosophila genetics, mammalian cell culture, and live cell tissue imaging to understand the roles of microtubules and cytoskeletal polymers in cell shape, differentiation, and intracellular transport. Gelfand studies Drosophila neurons both in vivo and in vitro, alongside Drosophila oocytes and mammalian tissue culture cells, utilizing fluorescent microscopy as a central technique in his lab. His work has implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases and the fundamental processes involved in cell movement and organization.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine • Chicago, IL

Leslie B. Arey Professor in the field of Cell and Developmental Biology, conducting research in Drosophila genetics and cell biology.

Awards

#2018

Fellow

2018-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Academic Statement
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  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.