Dr. Lawrence Frank

Professor

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Biography

Lawrence Frank is a Professor of Radiology at the University of California, San Diego. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley. His research interests focus on Quantitative Neuroimaging Metrics, including Structural and Functional Connectivity, and the investigation of biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease Pathogenesis and Progression. He has held several significant roles in NIH-funded projects, including Principal Investigator on studies concerning non-invasive muscle microstructure measurements and various imaging techniques. For over two decades, his work has contributed to advancements in diffusion imaging techniques to enhance our understanding of the brain's structural integrity.

Research Interests

Quantitative Neuroimaging Metrics Structural Connectivity Functional Connectivity Alzheimer's Disease Diffusion Imaging

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of radiology and neuroimaging.

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).