Dr. Christian Metallo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christian Metallo is an Adjunct Professor at UC San Diego's Department of Bioengineering. His primary research appointment is at the Salk Institute, where he focuses on the exploration of metabolic pathways and their implications in health and disease. Metallo's work integrates experimental biology with advanced imaging and data analysis techniques to dissect the metabolic processes in various models. He participates in both teaching and mentoring students within the bioengineering program and is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among the scientific community. His commitment to research and education positions him as a key figure in advancing the understanding of metabolic functions.

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)
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  • 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).