Dr. Hector Gonzalez

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Biography

Hector M. González is a Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He is a population neuroscientist and the Principal Investigator of the Study of Latinos-Investigation Neurocognitive Aging (SOL-INCA), which is the largest study focusing on cognitive aging and impairment disorders among diverse Latino populations. His research interests include neurocognitive aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease, and DNA methylation in diverse Latino groups. Dr. González has received substantial funding for his work from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and has led multiple studies aiming to advance understanding of neurocognitive health in older minority adults. With a strong academic background and numerous collaborative publications, he plays a critical role in researching cognitive health disparities and developing effective interventions for Latino seniors.

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Experience

Professor

2010-07-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Serves as a full professor in the Department of Neurosciences, focusing on neurocognitive research and leading various NIH funded projects.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).