Dr. Javier Lopez

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Biography

Javier E. Lopez is a Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at UC Davis Health. He specializes in understanding the mechanisms that regulate cardiac myocyte regeneration and the transition between different growth phases in cardiac cells. His research focuses on the factors that hinder cardiac regeneration in the postnatal heart, particularly in the context of heart failure. Lopez's work involves manipulating cardiac gene programs through soluble factors to enhance myocyte regeneration. His academic journey includes a B.S. from George Washington University and an M.D. from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his medical internship and residency in Internal Medicine at UC Davis and has pursued several fellowships in this field. Throughout his career, Lopez has earned various accolades for his research contributions and clinical excellence, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in cardiovascular medicine.

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Professor

— Present

UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA

Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine specializing in cardiac regeneration and heart failure.

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Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.