Dr. Shimon Weiss

Professor

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Biography

Shimon Weiss's research centers on single molecule biophysics with a focus on single molecule spectroscopy applications. His significant contributions in the field extend to dynamic structural biology and conformational dynamics of molecular machines. Weiss has investigated protein folding and interactions involving protein-DNA and protein-protein, employing single molecule enzymology and high-resolution fluorescence microscopy methodologies. His work has advanced the understanding of mesoscopic (nano-scale) systems across various applications. Weiss has published extensively with highlighted works including innovative techniques such as Superresolution Optical Fluctuation Imaging (SOFI), and has showcased high-throughput optofluidic analysis of single molecules. His research continues to have profound implications in cancer research and biotechnology.

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.