Dr. Lloyd Cantley

Professor

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Biography

Lloyd G. Cantley, MD, is a prominent researcher and physician specializing in nephrology and cellular and molecular physiology. He completed his medical training at West Virginia University and pursued his residency at the University of North Carolina, followed by a nephrology fellowship at Beth Israel and Brigham and Women's Hospitals in Boston. Dr. Cantley's research at Yale focuses on the mechanisms of renal tubule development, homeostasis, and repair following kidney injury. His work examines the role of epithelial cells, macrophages, and the complex signaling pathways involved in renal regeneration. He has contributed significantly to our understanding of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and the immune system's role in kidney disorders. In addition to his research, Dr. Cantley is actively involved in medical education as the C. N. H. Long Professor of Medicine and co-director of education at the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation. His work has received support from prestigious organizations and has a substantial impact on the field of nephrology and patient care.

Research Interests

Awards

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Support from National Center Advancing Translational Sciences

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Support from American Heart Association

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Support from National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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Support from Department of Defense

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
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
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Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.