Dr. Matteo Pellegrini

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Biography

Matteo Pellegrini is a professor and chair of the Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research interests focus on the development of computational approaches to interpret genomic data, aiming to create large-scale models of transcriptional and epigenetic regulation as well as signal transduction. The Pellegrini lab utilizes the latest generation of high-throughput sequencers to produce data that lead to the development of tools for high-level analyses in epigenomics and transcriptomics. The overarching goal is to make the resulting tools and databases accessible to the scientific community, thereby facilitating a deeper understanding of biological phenomena. His notable publications reflect significant contributions to the field, addressing various aspects of epigenetics and cell biology. As a leader in his field, he continues to mentor students and researchers, driving innovative research that impacts genetic and epigenetic studies.

Research Interests

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.