Dr. No Hee Park

Professor

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Biography

Dr. No-Hee Park is a Distinguished Professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry and the David Geffen School of Medicine. With over 200 publications in reputable journals including the Journal of Biological Chemistry and Nature Medicine, Dr. Park is a prominent figure in oral craniofacial research. His major research focuses on oral (head and neck) cancer, investigating the molecular mechanisms behind cancer development and therapy. Dr. Park has developed numerous animal models for studying antiviral agents including Acyclovir and Ganciclovir for herpes simplex virus. Since 1983, he has conducted extensive research into the mechanisms of human oral cancer development, cellular aging, and atherosclerosis. His efforts in academia have been recognized with various awards, including the Distinguished Scientist Award from the International Association for Dental Research. As Dean of the UCLA School of Dentistry from 1998 to 2016, Dr. Park led the school to become one of the most research-intensive dental schools globally, increasing research funding and establishing significant research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean Emeritus

2016-01-01 — Present

UCLA School of Dentistry • Los Angeles, CA

Serves as Dean Emeritus after a notable career as Dean.

Dean

1998-01-01 — 2016-01-01

UCLA School of Dentistry • Los Angeles, CA

Oversaw the operations of the dental school and led major research initiatives.

Distinguished Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

UCLA School of Dentistry • Los Angeles, CA

Serves as a leading academic in the field of dentistry and oral research.

Awards

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Distinguished Scientist Award

2001-01-01
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Silver Anniversary Award for Distinguished Cancer Research

2007-01-01
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Dr. No-Hee Park Endowed Chair in Dentistry

2009-01-01

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.