Dr. Stephen Smale

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Smale is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on the regulation of gene expression and molecular immunology, particularly the molecular mechanisms of pro-inflammatory gene regulation. Smale's lab investigates transcriptional cascades induced by inflammatory stimuli, contributions of chromatin structure to gene regulation, and the selective functions of NF-kappa-B family transcription factors. In addition, his group studies how Ikaros family proteins regulate lymphocyte development and leukemia. Smale has contributed to significant publications that explore gene-specific mechanisms regulating inflammation and the regulatory dynamics of gene expression during developmental transitions.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Professor

2010-06-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Holding the Sherie L. Donald G. Morrison Chair in Molecular Immunology and serving as Vice Dean of Research.

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.