Dr. Aiming Yu

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Biography

Aiming Yu is a professor at the University of California, Davis, in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. His research focuses on drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, noncoding RNAs, and anticancer pharmacology experimental therapeutics. His ultimate goal is to translate noncoding RNAs into new therapies. Yu's laboratory is currently investigating the mechanistic actions of microRNAs in regulating cellular processes, drug metabolism, and tumor progression. He also develops novel RNA bioengineering technologies and supports clinical and preclinical drug development programs through the NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at UC Davis. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the field through various publications and his ongoing research on RNA-based therapies and cancer treatment.

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Professor

— Present

University of California, Davis • Sacramento, CA

Aiming Yu serves as a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, focusing on drug metabolism and cancer research.

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.