Dr. Paivi Pajukanta

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Biography

Paivi Pajukanta is a Professor and Vice Chair of Education at UCLA's Department of Human Genetics. She serves as the Director of the Human Genetics PhD Program and the UCLA Genetics & Genomics graduate program. Her research focuses on integrative genomics, particularly in the area of complex cardiovascular metabolic disorders. Pajukanta is especially interested in combining molecular genetic approaches with new statistical and bioinformatics tools to identify and characterize DNA sequence variants that contribute to common cardiovascular disorders. Her work includes conducting studies within admixed Mexican populations to better understand the genetic basis of these diseases.

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
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.