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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.
Stanford University • Palo Alto, California
Teach and conduct research in the field of bioengineering and orthopaedic surgery.
Patent for a novel injectable hydrogel system developed under his guidance.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.