Dr. Anjelica Gonzalez

Professor

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Biography

Anjelica Gonzalez serves as the Raymond John Wean Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Yale University. Her research focuses on the development of biomimetic materials and the investigation of their applications in immunology, inflammation, and fibrosis. Committed to training the next generation of scientists, she emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and a global perspective in problem-solving. The Gonzalez Lab employs a multidisciplinary approach that integrates organic chemistry, molecular biology, mathematics, and computational modeling to develop engineered scaffolds aimed at dissecting immunological processes and chemo-mechanics. Her research has yielded significant advancements in treating a range of diseases, including vascular inflammation, stroke, fibrosis, and sepsis. Notably, her translational research has led to the creation of innovative technologies designed for underserved populations, such as the PremieBreathe device, a low-cost neonatal respiratory aid developed with support from the USAID and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has been deployed in low-infrastructure settings in Ethiopia.

Research Interests

Awards

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Elected, AIMBE College of Fellows

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Biomedical Engineering Society Diversity Award Keynote Address

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USAID/Gates Foundation DevelopmentxChange Investor Pitch Competition Award Winner

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Cellular Molecular Bioengineering Young Innovator

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Yale Provost’s Teaching Prize

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Hartwell Foundation Individual Biomedical Research Award

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SEAS Dubinsky New Initiative Award

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NBC 10 Latino Innovators

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Newsweek/Womensphere Emerging Leaders Global Summit Speaker

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Keynote Address UCONN Summer Science Undergraduate Research Programs Closing Ceremonies

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.