Dr. Fanyi Zhao

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Biography

Fanyi Zhao is dedicated to developing new therapies in cancer regenerative medicine, specifically targeting the tissue microenvironment. At the Fan Laboratory, the mission is to explore and uncover the mechanisms that control the formation of tissues that are hostile to the body and friendly to disease. Dr. Zhao focuses on the interactions between stromal cells, vasculature, immune cells, and stem cells, which together create a tissue-specific microenvironment that is rich in soluble factors and matrix that can promote cancer progression and tissue repair post-injury. The lab's aim is to penetrate the tissue microenvironment effectively, allowing for therapies that target diseased tissue with high efficacy and situational specificity. By understanding how malignant diseases require highly specialized environments to initiate and progress, Dr. Zhao's research seeks to contribute to the advancement of targeted therapeutic approaches in oncology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Leading research in cancer regenerative medicine with emphasis on tissue microenvironment.

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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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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