Dr. Jiankan Guo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jiankan Guo is an Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine, where he contributes to the understanding of kidney formation and maintenance. His research focuses on the molecular events that govern the development and functional integrity of the kidney, particularly the interplay between metanephric mesenchyme and ureter bud. Guo aims to delineate genetic and epigenetic factors that can influence kidney development and seeks to devise innovative methods to induce embryonic stem cells into renal lineages. His long-term goal is to pave the way for potential repair and regeneration of renal epithelium, addressing issues related to congenital and hereditary kidney diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Adjunct faculty member contributing to research in nephrology and kidney development.

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.