Dr. Diana Messadi

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Diana Messadi is a Professor and Chair of the Section of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Orofacial Pain at UCLA School of Dentistry. She received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Alexandria University, Egypt, in 1979 and pursued postdoctoral training in the United States, earning a Master of Medical Sciences and a Doctorate of Medical Sciences in Oral Biology from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Messadi has held various prominent positions at UCLA, including Associate Dean of Education and Academic Dean. A recipient of multiple NIH and private foundation grants, she focuses on oral cancer detection and telehealth applications for underserved populations. Beyond her administrative roles, she has mentored numerous undergraduate and postdoctoral students and authored over 75 research articles, 15 book chapters, and 92 abstracts, contributing significantly to the fields of oral medicine and oncology.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

Outstanding Achievement Award

#1987

James Shaw Award

Courses

Foundation Course (DS 100) Oral Diseases 1 (OSD 201) OSD 103 (System OSD 202) Postgraduate Seminars Oral Pathology (DS 300.4) Oral Diagnosis Clinic (CL 403.5) Oral Medicine Clinic (CL 404.5)

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.