Dr. Amena Usmani

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amena Usmani is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego. Her research focuses on ABO blood-group system transplants, blood group incompatibility, and the genotype of humans, contributing valuable insights into the fields of transfusion medicine and transplantation biology. Amena is actively involved in academic collaborations and has numerous publications that advance understanding of complex immunological challenges faced in organ transplantation. She plays a significant role in educating upcoming medical professionals and contributes to clinical practices that enhance patient outcomes in pathology. Amena is dedicated to research and education, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and their clinical applications.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).