Dr. Joseph Loo

Professor

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Biography

Joseph Loo is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Department of Biological Chemistry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He serves as the Faculty Director of the UCLA Mass Spectrometry Proteomics Technology Center and is a member of various research institutes, including the UCLA/DOE Laboratory for Genomics and Proteomics and the UCLA Molecular Biology Institute. Loo is an expert in mass spectrometry, specializing in the characterization of proteins and post-translational modifications, and he has authored over 340 scientific publications. His editorial roles include positions on the boards of several prominent journals within the field of mass spectrometry. His research interests focus on developing bioanalytical methods for the structural characterization of proteins, the application of proteomics for disease biomarkers, and investigating the dynamics of protein complexes and their functions. He has received numerous awards, including the ANACHEM Analytical Chemistry Award and the NIH EUREKA Award, highlighting his contributions to both teaching and research. Loo has been at UCLA since 2001 after a decade-long tenure at Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical (now Pfizer Global Research). His innovative research has significantly advanced the field of mass spectrometry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) • Los Angeles, CA

Leading research in mass spectrometry and proteomics.

Awards

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ANACHEM Analytical Chemistry Award

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Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Outstanding Achievement in Mass Spectrometry

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Analytical Scientist Power List

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Hanson-Dow Award for Excellence in Teaching

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EUREKA Award

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Faculty Mentor of the Year Award

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Visiting Lecturer

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Allan Maccoll Organic Mass Spectrometry Journal Award

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.