Dr. Manuel Penichet

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Manuel L. Penichet is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has a notable research focus on the development of antibody fusion proteins as direct anti-tumor agents and adjuvant cancer vaccines. His research includes the creation of antibody-avidin fusion proteins that serve as universal vectors for delivering biotinylated compounds to cancer cells through receptor-mediated endocytosis. Throughout his career, Dr. Penichet has contributed significantly to the field of cancer immunology with publications exploring the mechanisms of antibody-mediated cytotoxicity and the enhancement of treatment approaches for B-cell malignancies. His work has implications for advancing therapeutic strategies against cancer, providing insights into both the functionality and interaction of these immune components. Dr. Penichet has engaged in several high-impact studies published in leading journals that underline the importance of novel immunotherapeutic strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Faculty member in the Department of Surgery, focused on cancer research and immunotherapy.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.