Dr. Fan Yang

Associate Professor

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Biography

A bioengineer, Fan Yang works at the interface of materials science, biology, engineering, and medicine. He is the Director and Principal Investigator of the Stem Cells Biomaterials Engineering Laboratory at Stanford University, supported by the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Bioengineering. His expertise includes developing novel biomaterials and stem cell-based therapeutics for musculoskeletal tissue engineering, as well as engineering 3D in vitro cancer models for drug screening and mechanistic discovery. Yang’s research focuses on innovation in biomaterials and cell-based therapeutics to enhance regeneration in musculoskeletal tissues including bone, cartilage, tendon, and blood vessels. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including being elected as a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering and receiving multiple Young Investigator Awards. A strong advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration and a supportive lab culture, he aims to cultivate future leaders in academia and industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Teach and conduct research in the field of bioengineering and orthopaedic surgery.

Awards

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AIMBE Fellow

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Ellen Weaver Award

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Biomaterials Science Lectureship Award

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Young Investigator Award

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NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award (CAREER)

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Rising Star Award

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Stanford Asian American Faculty Award

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3M Nontenured Faculty Grant Award

Patents

Injectable Hydrogel System to Modulate Host Response at Bone Implant Interface

US9682035B2 2017-06-20

Patent for a novel injectable hydrogel system developed under his guidance.

Courses

ORTHO 270 BIOE 260 ORTHO 260 BIOE 191 BIOE 392 ORTHO 299 STEMREM 299 BIOE 391 ORTHO 280 ORTHO 399 STEMREM 399 ORTHO 370 STEMREM 370 BIOE 191X BIO 199X MATSCI 300 CHEM 200 CHEM 301 ORTHO 199 STEMREM 199 BIOE 260

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.