Dr. Roshan Bastani

Professor

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Biography

Roshan Bastani is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Fielding School of Public Health. With over 35 years of experience, he focuses on health equity intervention research, implementing rigorous pragmatic trials to improve health outcomes for underserved populations. His work emphasizes translating evidence-based prevention and control strategies to benefit larger populations. Bastani has directed the UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity and co-directed the Center for Cancer Prevention and Control Research. His comprehensive research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health since 1988, highlighting his commitment to addressing health disparities among low-income and ethnically minoritized groups. His methodological expertise spans qualitative and quantitative methods, program evaluation, and implementation science. Bastani leads initiatives aimed at increasing the uptake of HPV vaccines and colorectal cancer screening, reinforcing the importance of community partnerships in health interventions. He is also a lead developer of the Multi-Level Health Outcomes Framework, guiding disease prevention and control research.

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.