Dr. Neil Kaplowitz

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Neil Kaplowitz is a Professor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He holds the Thomas H. Brem Chair in Medicine and is renowned for his research focusing on drug toxicity and liver disease. His investigations delve into critical mechanisms involving oxidative stress, glutathione metabolism, and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, with direct implications for understanding the pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease and mitochondrial function. Dr. Kaplowitz received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Cornell University Medical College. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award from the American Liver Foundation and the Mayo Soley Award from the Western Society for Clinical Investigation.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award

2008-01-01
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Mayo Soley Award

2007-01-01
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Distinguished Achievement Award

2006-01-01
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William H. Oldendorf Lifetime Achievement Award

2006-01-01
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Foundation Research Mentor Award Honoree

2005-01-01
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Greater Los Angeles Medical Honoree

2000-01-01
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Solomon Berson Medical Alumni Achievement Award

1994-01-01
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William S. Middleton Award

1993-01-01
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Merit Award

1992-01-01
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Member

1988-01-01
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Research Prize

1986-01-01
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Alpha Omega Alpha

1985-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
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Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.