Dr. Lu Yang

Instructor

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Biography

Lu Yang is a physician-scientist with broad interests in genetics and genomics, cell biology, developmental biology, cancer, clinical pathology, bioinformatics, and computer vision. He is currently an instructor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University, focusing on anatomic clinical pathology. He has completed his medical education at Washington University School Of Medicine, receiving his MD/PhD in Developmental Biology in 2020, followed by his residency in Pathology at Stanford University in 2023. His diverse educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology Evolutionary Biology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Rice University, both attained in 2011. Lu's work blends extensive research with clinical practice, contributing to advancements in the fields of pathology and genetics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.