Dr. Christine Mona

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christine Mona is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at UCLA, specializing in experimental translational oncology. She holds a PhD in Pharmacology from Université de Sherbrooke, where she developed a passion for scientific knowledge and sharing it with others. Her research focuses on the role of FAP-positive cells in cancer tumorigenesis and therapy resistance, particularly in prostate, sarcoma, and pancreatic cancers. At UCLA, she is involved in pioneering research in targeted nuclear medicine designed to improve therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment. Through her laboratory, she aims to elucidate resistance mechanisms to FAP-targeted RNT and to investigate rational combination therapies in vivo. Her expertise in biomolecular chemistry supports her interdisciplinary approach to advancing medical science and improving patient health outcomes through translational research.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Assistant Professor

— Present

Molecular Medical Pharmacology, UCLA • Los Angeles, CA

Postdoctoral Research Associate

— Present

Molecular Medical Pharmacology •

Graduate Student

— Present

Université de Sherbrooke •

Research Scientist

— Present

Roche Pharma Inc. •

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
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.