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About
Dr. Last has been training medical students continuously since 2002, primarily teaching Cell and Molecular Biology, Medical Genetics and Biochemistry. His previous academic roles and experiences also include those of an Associate Dean of Basic Sciences, Dean of Student Affairs, NBME Executive Chief Proctor, Human Resources administrator, and service on numerous academic committees.
Dr. Last is a strong advocate for incorporating active learning methods and technologies into medical education. His goal is to help guide medical students successfully achieve their dream of becoming physicians.
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Education/Academic qualification
Biology, BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Cell Biology, PhD, UMass Chan Medical School
Disciplines
- Biochemistry
- Medicine and Health Sciences
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Genetic associations with heart failure across ancestries: an analysis of the All-of-Us NIH database.
Benitez, M. & Last, T. J., May 7 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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The effectiveness of teledermatology and artificial intelligence across diverse skin tones: a systematic review
Chowdhury, S. & Last, T. J., May 7 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Multiple interactions of the transcription factor YY1 with human histone H4 gene regulatory elements
Last, T. J., Van Wijnen, A. J., Birnbaum, M. J., Stein, G. S. & Stein, J. L., Feb 1999, In: Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. 72Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The homeodomain transcription factor CDP/cut interacts with the cell cycle regulatory element of histone H4 genes packaged into nucleosomes
Last, T. J., Van Wijnen, A. J., de Ridder, M. C., Stein, G. S. & Stein, J. L., Aug 1999, In: Molecular Biology Reports. 26Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Repressor elements in the coding region of the human histone H4 gene interact with the transcription factor CDP/cut
Last, T. J., Birnbaum, M. J., Van Wijnen, A. J., Stein, G. S. & Stein, J. L., Oct 1998, In: Gene. 221Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
- 2 Membership of network
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Georgia Genealogical Society (External organization)
Thomas J Last (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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The American Society of Cell Biology (External organization)
Thomas J Last (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Prizes
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Outstanding Professor Award, Medical University of the Americas (2008)
Last, Thomas J (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)