Dr. Ellen Yeh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ellen Yeh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University. Her research focuses on cellular symbioses, environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, and synthetic biology. Ellen's work aims to explore the under-studied areas of microbial ecology, related to solutions for planetary health, including the functional diversity of organisms such as nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria and algae. She has received various awards including the Medical Scientist Training Program from NIH and the Burroughs-Wellcome Fund Career Award for Medical Scientists. Ellen completed her PhD in Biophysics and MD at Harvard Medical School, and she also participated in the Pathology Residency at Stanford University. Acting as a mentor, she has guided numerous doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. Additionally, Ellen is committed to teaching and conducts several courses within her department across different academic terms, where she emphasizes research and discovery in synthetic biology and environmental sciences.

Research Interests

Courses

INDE 217 BIOC 299 MI 299 BIOE 391 MI 399 PATH 399 BIOC 399 BIOC 370 MI 370 BIOC 221 BIOC 199 MI 199 PATH 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.