Dr. Jeffrey Ishizuka

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ishizuka is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of melanoma patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital and is also the Principal Investigator of the Ishizuka Lab. His research focuses on the tumor-immune microenvironment, seeking innovative approaches to manipulate inflammation that can enhance cancer immunotherapies. He has studied CD8+ T cells, which play a crucial role in the immune response to melanoma. His educational background includes a DPhil in Immunology from Oxford University, an MD from Harvard Medical School, and he completed his residency in internal medicine at Brigham Women’s Hospital. His lab aims to develop novel drug targets for combination immunotherapy and to leverage basic immunology techniques to improve cancer treatment outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.