Dr. Susan Hopkins

Professor

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Biography

Susan Hopkins is a distinguished professor specializing in pulmonary physiology, with a medical degree and extensive education in various disciplines including Medical Science and Sports Medicine. She completed her medical education at Memorial University of Newfoundland and has pursued advanced training and research at the University of British Columbia and UC San Diego. Her research interests have significantly focused on imaging techniques, studying the pulmonary circulation, and understanding the mechanisms of lung-related conditions, including pulmonary edema and hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction. Over the years, she has led several research activities funded by the National Institutes of Health, advancing knowledge in the interactions of blood flow and lung ventilation, as well as the impacts of aging on lung functions. In addition to her extensive research contributions, Susan has also focused on education and mentorship, shaping the next generation of professionals in the field of medicine and physiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Investigator

2016-08-15 — 2021-06-30

NIH • La Jolla, CA

Led research activities focusing on imaging and analysis of pulmonary physiology.

Co-Investigator

1974-03-01 — 2010-11-30

NIH General Clinical Research Center • La Jolla, CA

Collaborated on various clinical research projects.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).