Dr. Stephen Young

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Stephen Young is a distinguished professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Cardiology at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. His clinical interests include Cholesterol management, General Cardiology, and Heart Valve Disease. As a molecular geneticist, Dr. Young is focused on understanding the genetic components relevant to human diseases, particularly in the areas of plasma triglyceride metabolism and nuclear envelope diseases. His expertise lies in creating and analyzing genetically modified mouse models which have further elucidated the roles of specific proteins such as GPIHBP1 in lipid metabolism. Dr. Young's research includes significant contributions to understanding the mechanisms behind endothelial cell transport and defects related to lamin proteins in brain development. His scholarly publications contribute to the fields of cardiology and molecular genetics, providing insights into the genetic basis of cardiovascular diseases and their treatment.

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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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.