Dr. Daniel Werb

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Daniel Werb is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health. He holds a PhD in Population and Public Health from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. With expertise as an epidemiologist and policy analyst, his research focuses on critical public health issues such as HIV, addictions, and drug policy. Dr. Werb is the inaugural recipient of the National Institute on Drug Abuse's Avenir Award, which supports innovative and impactful research in the intersection of HIV and drug use. His Avenir Award funds the PRIMER project, an international multi-site study that aims to test the potential impact of existing structural interventions designed to reduce the risk for individuals who inject drugs. His work is pivotal in addressing global health challenges, particularly in the areas of Epidemiology and the study of HIV/AIDS, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs.

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).