Dr. Ala Moshiri

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ala Moshiri is a distinguished Professor at UC Davis Health with expertise in Ophthalmology and Retina Surgery. He is dedicated to elevating patient care and advocates for the human dignity of all individuals. His clinical interests include treating a variety of retinal diseases through innovative surgical techniques like retinal detachment repair and managing inherited retinal diseases. Besides his clinical practice, Dr. Moshiri is actively engaged in research, focusing on advanced treatments for retinal cell replacement and gene therapy to address photoreceptor diseases. His academic background includes a B.S. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley, an M.D. from the University of Washington, and a Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Dr. Moshiri completed his residency at Johns Hopkins University Hospital and further specialized in Retinal Diseases Surgery through a fellowship at the same institution. He holds several academic honors and contributions, emphasizing his commitment to understanding retinal embryology and genetics to improve patient outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA

Specializes in retina surgery and ophthalmology, involved in patient care and advanced research in retinal diseases.

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.