Dr. Janghoo Lim

Professor

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Biography

Janghoo Lim received undergraduate master’s degrees in South Korea. He completed his Ph.D. and postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He joined Yale University in 2010 and is currently a Professor in the Departments of Genetics and Neuroscience. His research interests include developmental disabilities, mental disorders, motor neuron disease, neurodegenerative diseases, neuromuscular diseases, and spinocerebellar ataxias. Dr. Lim leads a research lab focused on these areas, contributing valuable insights through his collaborations and published research.

Research Interests

Developmental Disabilities Mental Disorders Motor Neuron Disease Neurodegenerative Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Spinocerebellar Ataxias

Awards

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Blavatnik Accelerator Award

2025-07-02
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Young Investigator Award

2014-01-01
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Child Health Research Award

2012-06-05
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Sloan Research Fellowship

2012-02-15
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National Ataxia Foundation Award

2012-01-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.