Dr. Jingwen Yao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jingwen Yao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiological Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Yao's research focuses on the development and clinical translation of advanced MRI techniques for brain tumor imaging. This work aims to improve tumor characterization, treatment monitoring, and therapeutic response assessment. Jingwen specializes in non-invasive imaging techniques, particularly pH-oxygen-sensitive MRI and advanced diffusion imaging, to characterize various aspects of tumor biology, metabolism, microstructure, and immune environments. The goal is to optimize imaging techniques that refine imaging-informed patient stratification and enhance personalized patient management in neuro-oncology.

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.