Dr. William Pu

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Biography

William T. Pu, MD, is a prominent researcher at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute with a focus on cardiovascular diseases. His laboratory studies the regulation of gene expression in heart development and heart failure and seeks to apply new knowledge to regenerative approaches for congenital and acquired heart disease. Dr. Pu's research is centered on gaining insights into the transcriptional network regulating heart development and disease, particularly the genetic contributions to congenital heart disease. He is adept in major technologies including genetically engineered mice, conditional gene inactivation, genome-wide chromatin occupancy analysis, and RNA expression profiling. Dr. Pu completed his MD at Harvard Medical School and subsequently underwent training in pediatric cardiology at Boston Children's Hospital.

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.