Dr. Hongyuan Yang

Professor

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Biography

Professor Hongyuan Yang is an accomplished researcher in medical biology with a focus on the study of lipid transport and metabolism in cells. He is particularly interested in the biogenesis and dynamics of lipid droplets, adipocyte development, and their roles in diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, and neurodegenerative disorders. His early work led to the identification of key enzymes involved in sterol esterification, a crucial step in lipid homeostasis. Yang's laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding the mechanisms regulating cellular lipid trafficking, revealing novel proteins involved in the transport of cholesterol and phosphatidylserine within cellular organelles. He has published extensively on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of lipid droplet metabolism and their implications for health and disease. In addition to his research, Professor Yang has received several prestigious awards, including the NHMRC Investigator L3 award and the UNSW Dean’s Research Excellence Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research and teaching in Biotech and Biomolecular Science.

Professor

2013-01-01 — 2022-01-01

School of BABS, UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Performed academic duties as a professor in the School of Biotechnological and Biomolecular Sciences.

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — 2012-01-01

School of BABS, UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Taught and conducted research in molecular biology.

Senior Lecturer

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

School of BABS, UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Engaged in teaching and research responsibilities.

Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor

1999-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Department of Biochemistry, National University of Singapore • Singapore

Provided lectures in biochemistry and conducted research.

Awards

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NHMRC Investigator L3

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Dean Science Research Excellence Award

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NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship B

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Inaugural ARC Future Fellowship

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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