Dr. William Aronson

Professor

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Biography

Dr. William Aronson is a Professor in the Department of Urology at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and serves as the Chief of Urologic Oncology at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Over the years, he has garnered expertise in translational research focusing on dietary interventions in prostate cancer prevention and treatment. His work has extensively explored the effects of dietary fat, omega-3 fatty acids, and caloric restriction on prostate cancer, conducting both basic science and clinical research. Currently, Dr. Aronson is involved in trials evaluating the impact of low-fat fish oil diets and green tea formulations as potential nutritional interventions for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. He has published numerous papers on the links between obesity and prostate cancer and has contributed significantly to understanding the disease's progression, particularly in African American men. His research is supported by the National Institutes of Health and the Veterans Administration, emphasizing his commitment to advancing knowledge in this critical area of public health.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief of Urologic Oncology

— Present

West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

Chief Urology

— Present

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

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.