Dr. Lorraine Turcotte

Professor

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Biography

Lorraine Turcotte is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California. With a PhD in Physiology from the University of California, Berkeley, obtained in May 1988, her research focuses on understanding the signaling factors that regulate metabolism and health, particularly in relation to human performance. She has made significant contributions to the study of mitochondrial dysfunction, obesity, and type II diabetes. Her work investigates the role of inflammation in human performance deficits and explores various physiological systems involved in exercise and metabolism. Professor Turcotte has held multiple academic and administrative positions, including Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and is a prominent member of several research consortia and centers at USC.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Biological Sciences.

Chair

2004-08-15 — 2010-08-15

Department of Kinesiology, University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Oversaw department operations and faculty.

Associate Professor

2003-01-01 — 2013-08-15

Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Conducting research and teaching in Biological Sciences.

Associate Professor

1999-01-01 — 2010-08-15

Department of Kinesiology, University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Conducting research and teaching in Kinesiology.

Director

1994-01-01 — Present

Metabolic Regulation Lab, University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Oversaw research lab focused on metabolic regulation.

Assistant Professor

1993-01-01 — 1999-01-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research.

Awards

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Recognition Award

2009-09-01
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Mellon Award for Excellence in Mentoring

2008-01-01
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Remarkable Women Award

2004-01-01
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Innovative Teaching Award

2003-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.