Dr. Rosemarie De La Rosa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rosemarie de la Rosa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding how the social environment becomes biologically embedded throughout the life course and influences susceptibility to pollutant exposures. This involves examining concepts such as biological embedding, toxic stress, adverse childhood experiences, resilience, structural racism, environmental justice, and molecular epidemiology. De la Rosa's work addresses significant public health issues and contributes to the understanding of how social determinants impact health outcomes. Through her research, she aims to promote environmental justice and improve health equity.

Research Interests

Biological Embedding Toxic Stress Adverse Childhood Experiences Resilience Structural Racism Environmental Justice Molecular Epidemiology Environmental Toxicology

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.