Dr. Tristan Mcknight

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tristan Mcknight is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). His research focuses on various aspects of hematology, including autoimmune hemolytic anemia and glycosyltransferases related to the ABO blood-group system. He also investigates the implications of Muir-Torre syndrome on erythrocyte function. With a background in clinical teaching and a commitment to advancing knowledge in pathology, Tristan contributes actively to both education and research in his field.

Research Interests

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Glycosyltransferases ABO Blood-Group System Muir-Torre Syndrome Erythrocytes

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)
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  • 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).