I am a senior Biomedical Engineering student at VCU with a specialization in Biomechanics, Biomaterials and electives in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine mainly. I am interested in PhD programs on the East coast preferably that fit my specifications:
Purpose: To assess the mitochondrial genetics and biophysics in regenerating tissues to develop future techniques or medicines.
GPA: 3.0*
GRE: Q:157 V:158 E: TBD
Publications: 1 Publication pending on a Transdisciplinary research project (co-author), 1 publication in experimental phase on Mitochondrial Gene therapy funded by NIH (1st author) and I am attempting to produce another publication by graduation in a Regenerative Medicine laboratory on campus under a professor who teaches my electives.
Other: Producing a capstone device
Created a museum exhibit with 7 other engineering students and 8 art students on the importance of mitochondrial health
Will have 3 strong recommendations.
*GPA is low due to heavy illness from the ages of 14-20, the illness persists but is contained.
I have seen a few programs at UPenn, Thomas Jefferson University and Pittsburgh as well as VCU and Wake Forest. However I am concerned that my application may be overlooked due to GPA.
Thanks.