Dr. Tanya Stoyanova

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tanya Stoyanova is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, in the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Urology. She earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Stoyanova has a wealth of experience in cancer research, specifically in the fields of nuclear medicine, radiochemistry, and theranostics. Her lab focuses on developing new strategies for early cancer detection and therapeutic approaches for late-stage cancers. Current research interests include targeted cancer therapies, antibody-based therapies for advanced prostate cancer, combination therapies for metastatic cancers, and the discovery and development of protein-based biomarkers for early detection of cancer. Stoyanova also conducts research on imaging modalities, particularly positron emission tomography (PET) imaging, to improve early detection and monitor treatment responses. Through her work, she aims to significantly enhance the diagnosis and treatment of clinically relevant cancers.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Radiology, Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Radiology, Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA

Associate Professor

— Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA, USA

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.