Dr. Matthias Benz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthias Benz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of California, Los Angeles. He focuses on diagnostic clinical research activities that involve the use of advanced imaging modalities, including positron emission tomography (PET) and diffusion-weighted dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). His work emphasizes non-invasive diagnosis, staging, treatment response assessment, and patient follow-up in cancer care. Benz has extensive experience in nuclear medicine and radiology, having served as a resident and assistant professor in various prestigious institutions in Switzerland and Germany before his current position at UCLA. He has also engaged in research fellowships in nuclear medicine at UCLA, contributing significantly to the field of translational imaging. His research interests lie in enhancing diagnostic techniques and improving patient outcomes through innovative imaging technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Pharmacology.

Assistant Professor

2020-04-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and research in the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology.

Assistant Professor

2016-07-01 — 2020-03-01

University Hospital Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Worked in the Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.

Research Fellow

2011-05-01 — 2011-11-01

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Engaged in research at the Ahmanson Translational Imaging Division.

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

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.