Dr. Ronald Evans

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ronald M. Evans holds the March of Dimes Chair in Molecular Developmental Biology at the University of California, San Diego, where he serves as an Adjunct Professor. His research primarily focuses on the mechanisms of gene regulation and the roles that nuclear hormone receptors play in development and metabolism. He collaborates with the Salk Institute, contributing to advancements in the understanding of molecular biology and developmental processes. His contributions to the field are recognized through various awards and honors, further establishing his position as a leader in developmental biology research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).