Dr. Michael Roth

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Biography

Michael Roth, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at UCLA Health, specializing in Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine and Molecular Toxicology. He serves as the Vice Chairman for Research Compliance in his department. Dr. Roth's clinical interests include asthma, chronic cough, emphysema, general pulmonology, lung cancer, and chest malignancies. His research focuses on the development and regulation of dendritic cells to generate effective anti-cancer immunity. He investigates immune stimulants and their role in activating dendritic cells within tissues and organs, as well as the development of controlled release hydrogels for local delivery of immunotherapeutic antibodies and drugs. His studies also evaluate the impact of inhaled drugs on the immune system. Dr. Roth has contributed to various publications, including studies on tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and the effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on dendritic cells. Aiming to bridge basic research with new clinical trials, his work focuses on immune-based therapies for treating different types of cancer, specifically lung and prostate cancer.

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
  • 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.