Dr. Wayne Hendrickson

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Wayne Hendrickson. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Wayne Hendrickson is a University Professor at Columbia University and the Violin Family Professor in the Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics. He holds a BA in physics and biology from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls and a PhD in biophysics from Johns Hopkins University. Hendrickson has been with Columbia since 1984, contributing significantly to our understanding of biomolecular properties through x-ray crystallography, electron microscopy, and biochemical analyses. He has served as Scientific Director at the New York Structural Biology Center and is recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on structural biology, particularly methodologies that enhance the study of macromolecules including proteins involved in immune response and signal transduction. Hendrickson has received numerous awards such as the Ewald Prize and the Canada Gairdner International Award, reflecting his impact in the field. He continues to push the boundaries of structural analysis with an emphasis on computational methods and anomalous scattering techniques to elucidate the detailed structural characteristics of various proteins and complexes.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientific Director

2004-01-01 — Present

New York Structural Biology Center • New York

Oversees research and facilitates collaboration on structural biology.

University Professor

1984-01-01 — Present

Columbia University • New York

Teaches and conducts research in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Awards

#

Ewald Prize

2023-01-01
#

Canada Gairdner International Award

2003-01-01

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)