Dr. Mana Parast

Professor

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Biography

Mana Parast is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Rochester, a Ph.D. in Cell Biology, and an M.D. from the University of Virginia. He completed his residency in Anatomic Pathology at Emory University and a fellowship in Women's Perinatal Pathology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Parast's research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying placental development and dysfunction. His work has provided insights into modeling trophoblast-NK cell interactions and exploring human trophoblast stem cells. He has been a principal investigator on several NIH-funded projects examining aspects of placental biology, including the structural and functional roles of the human placenta in fetal development. His contributions to the field have resulted in multiple publications highlighting the significance of cellular pathways in pre-eclampsia and trophoblast differentiation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Leading research on placental biology and teaching pathology.

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).