Dr. Tara Aghaloo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Tara Aghaloo is an Associate Professor in the School of Dentistry at UCLA with a specialization in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. Her clinical interests focus on cancer biology, particularly concerning primary metastatic disease and bone complications related to cancer therapy. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of the signaling pathways involved in primary metastasis to bone. Dr. Aghaloo completed her DDS at the University of Missouri at Kansas City and pursued her residency in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at UCLA. She has published numerous research papers, exploring the osteogenic potential of various cellular interactions and the effects of different treatments on jaw and bone regeneration. Through her work, she aims to advance knowledge in the field of oral surgery and contribute to better therapeutic strategies for patients suffering from cancer-related complications.

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
  • 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.