Dr. Tara Teslaa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Tara TeSlaa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research interests lie in utilizing isotope tracing and advanced mass spectrometry techniques to measure metabolic fluxes that are altered in diseases such as type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and cancer. Dr. TeSlaa is particularly focused on understanding how diet and chronic metabolic diseases can impact cellular processes within the tumor microenvironment, influencing tumor growth, inflammation, and fibrosis. In her lab, she employs innovative methods to uncover the metabolic pathways involved in cancer progression and response to 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
  • 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.