Dr. David Jang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David H. Jang, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise lies in Emergency Medicine, complemented by a robust academic foundation that includes a BS in Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, an MD from Tufts University School of Medicine, and an MSc in Clinical Investigation from New York University. Dr. Jang's research focuses on abnormal mitochondrial function in acute care illness and employs a translational approach that bridges bench research and bedside application. His work involves studying the interactions of mitochondrial function in acute care settings, including conditions like sepsis and acute poisoning. He is currently leading a lab that utilizes advanced technology such as O2k-FluoRespirometer and confocal microscopy to investigate mitochondrial-directed therapies. Through innovative biomarker development, he aims to enhance patient care outcomes and provide clinicians with essential prognostic measures. Dr. Jang has received multiple research grants to support his work in this critical field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Perelman School of Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

Research and clinical practice in Emergency Medicine, focusing on mitochondrial function and acute illness.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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