Dr. Austin Nakano

Professor

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Biography

Austin Nakano is a faculty member in the Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern heart development and function, utilizing advanced techniques to study cardiac lineage and regulatory pathways. Nakano has contributed significantly to the field through various publications exploring the roles of macrophages and stem cells in cardiac differentiation and development. His insights into the genetic and epigenetic factors affecting heart health have been instrumental in understanding cardiovascular diseases. Nakano's work has implications not only for developmental biology but also for regenerative medicine, particularly in the context of cardiac repair and therapies. He actively collaborates with researchers across disciplines to advance the understanding of cardiac biology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
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  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.