Dr. Leighton Izu

Professor

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Biography

Professor Leighton T. Izu specializes in pharmacology and has extensive research interests in cardiovascular physiology. His research combines mathematical modeling and laboratory experiments to explore how the heart senses and responds to mechanical loading. He is particularly interested in the impact of population diversity on physiological responses and investigates how different parts of complex systems coordinate to produce specific outcomes. Over the years, Izu has contributed to the field by chairing sessions at major scientific meetings, including the Biophysical Society annual meeting.

Research Interests

Cardiovascular Physiology Mathematical Modeling Mechanical Loading Response Population Diversity Complex Systems

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.