Dr. Isaac Yang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Isaac Yang is a neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of adult brain and spinal cord tumors. His clinical expertise includes acoustic neuromas and skull base tumors, with a focus on utilizing state-of-the-art intra-operative brain motor neurophysiologic mapping to maximize tumor resection while ensuring patient safety. He has significant experience in the surgical treatment of complex brain tumors, including meningiomas, astrocytomas, and glioblastomas. Dr. Yang has received numerous national awards and grants in recognition of his research work on brain tumors and for his commitment to patient care. He is the principal investigator at the UCLA Brain Tumor Program and is dedicated to optimizing clinical outcomes for brain tumor patients. His research interests also encompass novel approaches like using nanoparticles for experimental glioblastoma therapies. Dr. Yang collaborates with the UCLA NanoSystems Institute to explore the potential of these novel therapies and is continuously engaged in advancing research to improve the safety and effectiveness of treatments for patients with brain tumors.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.