Dr. Kuang Yu Jen

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Biography

Dr. Kuang-Yu Jen is a Professor and the Director of Renal Pathology at UC Davis Health. He specializes in renal transplant pathology and provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments for native and transplant renal biopsies. His research focuses on employing histopathologic data to predict clinical outcomes in patients with native kidney disease and renal transplants. Dr. Jen utilizes deep learning-based image analysis techniques combined with traditional microscopic examination to enhance diagnostic accuracy. He has contributed to various professional bodies, serving as the Treasurer of the Renal Pathology Society from 2022 to 2024, and has received recognition for his outstanding poster presentation at the Kidney Research Symposium in 2017. His academic credentials include a B.A. from Northwestern University, an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and a Ph.D. in Cell & Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Jen completed his residency in Anatomic Pathology at UC San Francisco Medical Center and furthered his training with fellowships in Renal Pathology and Surgical Transplant Pathology.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Renal Pathology

2022-01-01 — Present

UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA

Oversees the renal pathology division, focusing on diagnostic assessments and clinical outcomes.

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.