Dr. Naoki Akanuma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Naoki Akanuma is an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC Davis Health specializing in surgical pathology with a focus on head and neck as well as gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Akanuma's clinical interests include diagnosing and treating cancers of the head and neck region and the digestive system, drawing from his substantial background in surgical oncology and gastrointestinal surgery. His philosophy emphasizes timely and precise services, enhancing patient outcomes through close collaboration with clinical teams to ensure accurate, personalized care. His research endeavors are centered on identifying diagnostic markers and exploring potential treatment targets for early-stage head and neck and gastrointestinal cancers. Additionally, he studies the mechanisms involved in cancer development, invasion, and metastasis, contributing significantly to the field of anatomic pathology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Clinical Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA

Teaching and training medical students and residents in surgical pathology and overseeing clinical services.

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.