Dr. Robert Damoiseaux

Professor

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Biography

Robert Damoiseaux is a renowned professor and expert in High Throughput Screening (HTS) within the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. His research interests are centered on developing novel technologies for HTS in drug discovery and development. He directs the Molecular Screening Shared Resource (MSSR), a cutting-edge facility that collaborates on various research initiatives across UCLA, Caltech, and within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Damoiseaux obtained his Ph.D. in Bio-organic Chemistry from the University of Lausanne, where he worked under Dr. Kai Johnsson, the current Director of the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Munich. He previously held key roles at the Institute of Functional Genomics (GNF, Novartis), contributing significantly to the development of assay platforms for proteases. His extensive publication record includes over 100 manuscripts and patents focusing on high throughput screening and synthesis. Damoiseaux is recognized as a leading author for Wiley's 'Development of Therapeutic Agents Handbook' and serves as an editor for Springer’s 'Current Protocols in Molecular Biology.' He is also a member of an NIH study section special emphasis panel that reviews grants related to high throughput screening.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

UCLA • Los Angeles, CA

Professor in Molecular Medical Pharmacology.

Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Molecular Screening Shared Resource • UCLA

Director of the cutting-edge facility involved in research projects.

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — 2017-01-01

UCLA • Los Angeles, CA

Associate Professor in Molecular Medical Pharmacology.

Scientific Director

2004-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Molecular Screening Shared Resource • UCLA

Scientific Director for a shared resource center.

Field Research Scientist

2003-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Ciphergen Biosystems Inc. • USA

Field Research Scientist role focused on innovations in biosystems.

Fellow

2001-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Novartis Institute of Functional Genomics • USA

Fellow working on genomic studies.

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
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.