Dr. Jeffrey Bender

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Bender, MD, is the Robert Levy Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine and Immunobiology. With a clinical focus on various cardiovascular disorders including hypertension and heart failure, Dr. Bender also contributes significantly to vascular research. His investigative work emphasizes the interplay between inflammation and vascular physiology, exploring mechanisms at cellular and molecular levels, particularly in relation to T-lymphocytes and macrophages. He has developed novel insights into the effects of ovarian steroid hormones on endothelial function and the impact of metabolic syndrome on vascular health. An established researcher, Dr. Bender has authored numerous publications and received multiple accolades, including the Young Investigator Award from the American Heart Association. He holds a medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Bender is involved in academic development within the Cardiovascular Medicine division, where he fosters educational initiatives and researchers' collaboration to advance the field of cardiology.

Research Interests

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.