Dr. Yacov Koffler

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yacov Koffler is an Assistant Professor specializing in translational science with significant expertise in regenerative medicine. His research focuses on stem cells and complex vascularized tissues, drug delivery systems, and developing innovative scaffolds for spinal cord injuries. Koffler's extensive skills include team and alliance management, strategizing, 3D printing, and bioprinting. His work in regenerative medicine involves cell therapy, tissue engineering, and the design of novel biomaterials and extracellular matrix components to enhance nerve regeneration and vascularization. He is adept in various in vivo experimental techniques, including invasive and non-invasive imaging methods like MRI and intravital microscopy. Koffler's commitment to advancing the field of translational neuroscience is evidenced by his active engagement in developing targeted drug delivery vehicles and intricate surgical approaches to nerve and tissue regeneration.

Research Interests

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).