Dr. Huiping Zhang

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Biography

Huiping Zhang is a Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry. His research focuses on genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying substance use disorders and related psychiatric conditions. Over the years, he has received multiple NIH grants and served as a Principal Investigator on several NIH-funded projects. Dr. Zhang has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Research Associate Scientist, and has been instrumental in mentoring graduate students at Boston University. His contributions to the field are substantial, as evidenced by his role on the editorial boards of peer-reviewed journals such as PLOS Genetics and Frontiers in Psychiatry. He is actively involved in research examining the neurobiological implications of substance use disorders and has published extensively in the area. His mentorship is critical in developing the next generation of scientists in the field of biomedical genetics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-09-01 — Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Professor in the Department of Psychiatry focusing on genetic and epigenetic research related to substance use disorders.

Assistant Professor

2012-09-01 — 2017-08-31

Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Held various roles including Research Associate Scientist and Assistant Professor, focusing on biomedicine.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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