Dr. Huanghe Yang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Huanghe Yang is an Associate Professor with expertise in Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Neurobiology, and Medicine at Duke University. He has contributed significantly to our understanding of various biological processes and technologies related to these fields. Yang's academic journey began at Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned his Ph.D. in 2008. Since then, he has held various positions and made vital contributions to research within Duke Institute Brain Sciences, and he is also affiliated with the Department of Cell Biology. His excellence in research has been recognized through prestigious awards, such as the NIH Director's New Innovator Award in 2017 and the Pathway Independence Award from NINDS in 2014. His teaching experience includes courses like BIOCHEM 593 and BIOCHEM 393, where he guides students through independent research studies. Through his work, Professor Yang continues to advance knowledge in the life sciences, often focusing on innovative approaches to tackle complex challenges in biochemistry and related fields.

Research Interests

Awards

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NIH Director's New Innovator Award

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Pathway Independence Award (K99/R00)

Courses

BIOCHEM 593: Research Independent Study BIOCHEM 393: Research Independent Study

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)