Dr. Matthew Mimiaga

Professor

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Biography

Matthew J. Mimiaga is a tenured Professor and Vice Chair of Epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, and also holds appointments in Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He previously served as a Professor at Brown University and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His extensive research includes over 385 peer-reviewed articles primarily focusing on infectious disease and HIV epidemiology, mental health, and substance use in public health. He has held several significant editorial roles including Deputy Editor of the Journal of the International AIDS Society. His research has been funded through numerous NIH, CDC, and private grants, and he actively participates in various clinical trials and networks. As an educator, Dr. Mimiaga emphasizes student-centered learning in his courses, fostering critical thinking and personal growth.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health • Los Angeles, CA

Tenured Professor and Vice Chair.

Professor

2015-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Full Professor in the Department of Epidemiology.

Professor

2008-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Professor of Epidemiology.

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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  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.