Dr. William Phipps

Assistant Professor

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Biography

William S. Phipps is an Assistant Professor and Director of Tissue Mass Spectrometry at the University of Washington's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. He specializes in clinical chemistry and has a strong background in developing biochemical systems for studying the behavior of living cells, notably in challenging environments like outer space. Dr. Phipps obtained his MD degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and completed his residency in Clinical Pathology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. His work emphasizes the validation and development of mass spectrometry-based analyses for clinical laboratory applications, focusing on methods for analyzing solid organ tissues. His academic appointments include roles as an Acting Instructor and Assistant Professor within the same department. He is board-certified in Clinical Pathology and continues to engage in research that intersects mass spectrometry with clinical applications, particularly in the realm of cancer biomarkers and proteomics.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Leading research and teaching in mass spectrometry and clinical chemistry.

Acting Instructor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Instructing and conducting research in laboratory medicine.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.