Professor Dr. Michael Sofroniew
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Biography
Dr. Michael Sofroniew is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at UCLA. He conducts research focusing on glial cell responses to injury, neurodegenerative diseases, and neoplasms in the adult central nervous system (CNS). His laboratory investigates the mechanisms and functions of astrogliosis, scar formation, and the regulation of CNS inflammation, tissue protection, and repair, which are crucial for recovery of neurological functions after diverse CNS insults. Sofroniew's work highlights the role of reactive astrocytes, particularly their involvement in adult neural stem cell niches and their interactions within CNS tumors. His contributions to the field are well-documented in several influential publications, including significant work on astrocyte barriers in neurotoxic inflammation and the essential roles of PTEN dosage in neurofibroma development and malignant transformation.
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2001-01-01 — PresentUniversity of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA, USA
Leading research in neurobiology with a focus on neuroglial interactions and responses to CNS injuries.
Requirements for University of California Los Angeles
Doctorate Program
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Specialization Notes
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.