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Dr. Hong Zhou is a professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is also the founding director of the Electron Imaging Center. His research primarily focuses on the structure and function of tumor viruses and protein-nucleic acid complexes involved in cancer. Dr. Zhou employs innovative techniques such as cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) and cryo-electron tomography (cryoET) to elucidate the 3D structures vital for understanding viral assembly and its implications in oncogenesis. His significant contributions to the field are reflected in his numerous publications in high-impact journals, expanding our understanding of molecular mechanisms in cancer biology. He has received advanced degrees including a PhD from Baylor College of Medicine, and prior to that, completed his MS and BS at the University of Science and Technology of China. His work has implications not just for cancer research but also for broader applications in virology and molecular genetics.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.