Dr. Wanlu Du

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wanlu Du is a lecturer in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) at the University of Michigan. He has a Ph.D. in Neurobiology and has completed postdoctoral training in Neurobiology and Immunology at Harvard Medical School. His primary focus is on teaching, while he actively participates in research as a co-principal investigator in the Duan Lab. His research explores neuro-immune interactions and the molecular mechanisms of cell death, with a commitment to mentoring students in their research and academic development. Du's work has contributed to multiple publications, including studies on the role of lysosomal proteins in neurodegenerative diseases and the mechanisms of cell death in cancer. He is involved in various aspects of biological education and encourages undergraduate and graduate students to engage in scientific inquiry and discovery.

Research Interests

Courses

MCDB 401-001 Advanced Topics Biology MCDB 436-001 Human Immunology

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science