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Jorge Barrio is a Distinguished Emeritus Professor in the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology at UCLA. He has over 40 years of experience in research focusing on the design, synthesis, and validation of positron-emitting fluorescent labeled probes. His work investigates intricate mechanisms of human disease, particularly in molecular imaging. Dr. Barrio's current research aims to rationally design and utilize molecular imaging probes for the detection and mapping of tau and amyloid neuroaggregates in living humans. He has developed sensitive methods for the evaluation of neurodegenerative diseases and brain trauma, particularly chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His laboratory is known for its contributions to PET imaging methods that facilitate the early diagnosis of cancer and evaluate the significance of glucose utilization in human cancers, including pancreatic, lung, and prostate cancers.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.