Gaurav Agarwal, MD
About Gaurav Agarwal, MD
Gaurav Agarwal, MD, is a Research Fellow currently affiliated with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he focuses on the genetic basis of inherited blood cancer risk. He has held various positions in prestigious institutions, including Harvard Medical School and Balliol College, University of Oxford, and has a strong educational background in Medicine and Computational Biology.
Work at Broad Institute
Gaurav Agarwal currently serves as a Research Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to research initiatives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His work involves investigating the genetic basis of inherited blood cancer risk, utilizing genome editing tools in hematopoietic stem cells. He collaborates with Professor Vijay Sankaran on a graduate-level research program, focusing on understanding the origins of blood cancers and developing preventative approaches.
Current Position at Balliol College
In addition to his role at the Broad Institute, Gaurav Agarwal is a Lecturer in Medicine (Immunology) at Balliol College, University of Oxford. He has held this position since 2022, where he engages in teaching and research activities related to immunology. His academic involvement at Oxford complements his research endeavors in cancer genetics, furthering his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Agarwal has a strong educational background in medicine and genetics. He studied at the University of Oxford, earning a BM BCh in Medicine and Surgery from 2015 to 2021, and a BA in Medical Sciences from 2015 to 2018. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computational Biology and Quantitative Genetics at Harvard University, expected to complete in 2025. His academic training equips him with a comprehensive understanding of both clinical and research aspects of medicine.
Previous Experience
Gaurav Agarwal has accumulated diverse experience in the medical and research fields. He interned at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute in 2017 and the Gurdon Institute at the University of Cambridge in 2018. He also worked as a Clinical Consultant at Genomics plc from 2019 to 2020. His role as a Project Leader in the iGEM Competition in 2016 further highlights his leadership and project management skills in scientific research.
Research Focus
Gaurav Agarwal's research is centered on the genetic underpinnings of inherited blood cancer risk. He integrates human genetics with advanced genome editing techniques to explore the origins of blood cancers. His work aims to develop preventative strategies, contributing to the broader understanding of hematological malignancies and their genetic factors.