Dr. Tissa Hata

Professor

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Biography

Tissa Hata is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on the skin microbiome, examining its role in health and disease, particularly in areas such as dermatitis and rosacea. With extensive experience in clinical trials, he has led multiple research projects funded by the NIH, including studies on skin barrier microbiome transplantation. Dr. Hata's work has contributed significantly to understanding how microbial communities on the skin affect dermatological conditions.

Research Interests

Dermatology Skin Microbiome Clinical Trials Atopic Dermatitis Rosacea

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching and leading clinical research in dermatology, focusing on skin microbiome studies.

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).