Dr. Guang Yang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Guang Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. His research centers on the molecular and cellular mechanisms essential for the development of the mammalian brain. He focuses on neural stem cells and neurogenesis, investigating how genetic and environmental factors influence brain development and function, as well as the underlying causes of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders and schizophrenia. His work combines single-gene approaches with genome-wide analyses to dissect the complex regulatory networks governing neuronal production and organization. Through his research, he aims to identify and understand translational control mechanisms in neural stem cells that are disrupted in various neurodevelopmental conditions.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.