Arthur, who completed a master’s degree in cell and molecular biology in May 2015, will begin the doctoral program in pathology at the revered institution in October. While at the U of A, his research on human norovirus was published in multiple peer-reviewed journals.
Arthur said his research garnered interest from a Cambridge professor, who encouraged him to apply for admission. He knew the application process would be intense and the chances of acceptance would be slim, but he said he never stopped believing he could do it.
“I knew it would be difficult, but I just kept believing in God to make me successful,” Arthur said. “Now, I’m going to the same university where Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and so many other great people have studied. It’s incredibly exciting.”
Arthur said he has no doubt his time as a graduate student at the U of A has prepared him to succeed at Cambridge.
“My experiences at the University of Arkansas have a very direct correlation to my acceptance at Cambridge,” he said. “I appreciate everything the university has done for me in my academic life, especially the support of my adviser, Kristen Gibson, my department and friends. I will always want to come back to the university and contribute in any way I can.”
Arthur has never been to the United Kingdom, but is embracing the opportunity for new experiences and wants to make the most of his time there.
“There are about 10 other students from Ghana at the University of Cambridge, so I feel like I have a small family at the university already,” he said. “Plus, I love soccer, and I’m looking forward to all the matches I’ll get to see while in the United Kingdom.”
About Cell and Molecular Biology
The Cell and Molecular Biology program is an interdisciplinary graduate program that
examines various aspects of cell function, structure, metabolism and chemical functions
on, within and between cells. Students examine biomolecular interactions, relationships
between biomolecular reactions and observed cellular properties, molecular genetics,
protein chemistry and biological structures. Students also study the use of molecular
detection methods in the detection or characterization of biological states in animal
and plant sciences, systematics, forensics and health care. More information about
that program can be found here.-- Article from Graduate School and International Education at http://graduate-and-international.uark.edu/cambridge.php
