Dr. Tara Aghaloo

Professor

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Biography

Tara Aghaloo is a Professor in the Section of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at UCLA School of Dentistry. Her research focuses on bone biology and regeneration strategies at basic, translational, and clinical levels, while maintaining an active clinical practice in oral maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Aghaloo has received the NIH K08 Clinical Scientist Development Award from 2004 to 2009, examining the effect of prostanoids on EGR1 and osteoblast differentiation and function. She aims to bridge her clinical expertise with research initiatives to enhance patient care in her specialized field.

Research Interests

Courses

DS463C, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (Course Chair) DS300.04, Resident Physical Diagnosis Course OB403b, Introduction Hospital Dentistry; Hospital/OR Protocol

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.