Dr. Eri Srivatsan

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Eri Srivatsan is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. He also serves as a member of the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and the Molecular Biology Institute. His research primarily focuses on cervical cancer, investigating the role of Human Papilloma Viruses (HPVs) in tumor development. Dr. Srivatsan's significant contributions include identifying cystatin E/M as a potential tumor suppressor gene involved in cervical cancer control and elucidating the mechanisms of drug resistance in head and neck cancer. His laboratory has developed models to explore the effects of curcumin, a compound derived from turmeric, in cancer therapy. He has published extensively in prestigious journals, detailing his findings on tumor suppressor genes, cell growth inhibition, and the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression and treatment resistance.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Leads research in cervical cancer and tumor suppressor genes.

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
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.