Dr. Edythe London

Professor

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Biography

Edythe D. London is a leading researcher in the field of pharmacology, with a focus on brain imaging studies related to addiction. She has conducted pioneering translational studies utilizing multi-modal brain imaging techniques such as molecular imaging, PET, MRS, and both structural and functional MRI to elucidate neurochemical and circuit-level abnormalities in the brain that inform evidence-based treatments for addiction. Dr. London has bridged the disciplines of psychiatry, pharmacology, and neuroscience, contributing to several notable advancements, including the mapping of drug-induced euphoria and cravings in the human brain, as well as the visualization of cerebral distributions of abused drugs. Her research has significantly advanced the development of radiotracers for human studies, facilitating research into addictions and related neuropsychiatric disorders. Her recent work focuses on corticostriatal circuitry and dopaminergic signaling, examining cognitive deficits in cocaine users and identifying potential therapeutic targets for addiction treatments.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai • New York, NY

Teaching and conducting research on neurology and pharmacology.

Pharmacologist

1981-01-01 — 1982-01-01

National Institute on Aging • Bethesda, MD

Conducted research on aging-related pharmacology.

Pharmacologist

1982-01-01 — 1984-01-01

National Institute on Drug Abuse • Bethesda, MD

Worked on drug abuse and dependence pharmacological studies.

Chief, Neuropharmacology Lab.

1985-01-01 — 1992-01-01

National Institute on Drug Abuse • Bethesda, MD

Led research on neuropharmacology related to addiction.

Adjunct Professor

1987-01-01 — 1999-01-01

University of Maryland School of Medicine • Baltimore, MD

Instructed courses and mentored students in pharmacology.

Associate Professor (Part-time)

1987-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine • Baltimore, MD

Conducted research and lectures in radiology.

Chief, Brain Imaging Section

1992-01-01 — 1999-01-01

National Institute on Drug Abuse • Bethesda, MD

Oversaw research using brain imaging techniques for addiction studies.

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
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  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.