Dr. Amir Zarrinpar

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Biography

Amir Zarrinpar is a Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at UC San Diego, recognized as a leading expert in microbiome research and its applications to human health and disease. His work focuses on understanding the complex relationships between the gut microbiome, circadian rhythms, and host metabolism. He aims to develop novel therapeutic strategies for diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and liver disease. Zarrinpar has published numerous papers in top-tier journals and has received various accolades for his research, including the Litwin IBD Pioneer Award and the American Gastroenterological Association's Microbiome Junior Investigator Research Award. In addition to his research, he is a dedicated mentor and educator, having supervised many students, fellows, and junior faculty members in his laboratory.

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).