Dr. William Sellers

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Biography

William Sellers is a Professor of Medicine at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he focuses on the investigation of cancer-dependent genes to inform therapeutic discovery. His research involves systematic efforts to understand cancer gene function through CRISPR tiling and direct mutagenesis, while employing genome-scale approaches to uncover genetic alterations in cancer. His laboratory is notable for contributing to significant discoveries, including synthetic lethal interactions and the development of therapeutic strategies aimed at targeting novel cancer-dependent genes. Collaborating with both the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Novartis Institutes Biomedical Research, Sellers leads research that aims to interrogate functional perturbations in cancer and refine drug discovery efforts. His work has resulted in the establishment of large-scale model systems, which are pivotal in conducting discovery screens that reveal vulnerabilities in cancer treatment. Sellers' ongoing efforts encapsulate a dedication to advancing cancer research and therapeutic approaches.

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Professor

— Present

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard • Cambridge, MA

Leading research on cancer-dependent genes and therapeutic discovery.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).