Dr. David Nathanson

Professor

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Biography

David Nathanson is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at UCLA. He received his Ph.D. from UCLA under Paul Mischel, where he discovered a resistance mechanism in oncogenes associated with extrachromosomal DNA. Nathanson performed post-doctoral work focusing on tumor metabolism and drug development in molecular imaging, collaborating with Caius Radu and Johannes Czernin. His research primarily explores the molecular alterations in glioblastoma and the development of targeted therapeutic strategies. His lab, Nathanson Lab, is dedicated to studying brain cancer and identifying new effective treatments through preclinical models and molecular diagnostics. David Nathanson has received multiple awards, including the Ruth Kirschstein National Research Service Award from the NIH and the STOP Cancer Award, emphasizing his contributions to oncological research and therapeutic innovation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, California

Teaching and researching pharmacology with a focus on brain cancer.

Awards

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Ruth Kirschstein National Research Service Award

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STOP Cancer Award

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Sanofi Innovation Award

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Johnny Mercer Foundation Award

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.