Dr. Kanya Long

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kanya Long is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego. Her research primarily focuses on the intersection of public health technologies and the implications of genetically modified organisms, particularly in relation to vector control strategies like gene drive technologies for managing diseases such as dengue fever. Kanya's expertise extends to the analysis of complex networks in epidemiology, seeking innovative solutions to enhance health outcomes. She has contributed extensively to scholarly publications that explore these themes, providing insights into the challenges and advancements in public health practices. Kanya aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical public health applications, fostering collaborations that lead to transformative health solutions.

Research Interests

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)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 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).