Dr. Charles Crawford

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Biography

Charles Kiki Crawford is a lecturer at the University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, where he specializes in Evolutionary Biology and Exercise Physiology. He holds a B.S. in Evolutionary Biology and M.S. degrees in Exercise Physiology and Cellular Physiology from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of California, Davis. He earned his Ph.D. in Cellular Physiology from the University of California, Davis. His research interests include the interactions of inflammatory cytokines with intestinal epithelial barriers and the physiological responses of different species under various exercise conditions. His recent publications include studies on glucose-induced barrier dysfunction and chromatin alterations in canine embryonic fibroblasts, contributing to the understanding of metabolic processes in health and disease. Crawford actively participates in curriculum development and serves as a faculty mentor for the American Liver Foundation. He is committed to advancing knowledge in his fields through teaching and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teach courses related to Human Biology and mentor students in laboratory settings.

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Faculty Mentor

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.