Dr. Elizabeth Tarling

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Tarling is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Cardiology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on the mechanisms that control whole-body lipid homeostasis and how its dysregulation contributes to various metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Tarling's lab investigates the role of the ATP binding cassette transporter ABCG1 in lipid metabolism, inflammation, and atherosclerosis, as well as its involvement in pulmonary lipid homeostasis and immunity in human diseases. She has made significant contributions to understanding the interplay between lipid regulation and immune responses. Her highlighted publications include work on cholesterol biosynthetic flux and its role in engaging type I interferon signaling, as well as studies emphasizing the requirements of ABCG1 in pulmonary B-1 B cell antibody homeostasis. Tarling's research has implications for the development of therapeutic strategies in metabolic diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in cardiology and lipid metabolism.

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.