Dr. Pablo Fernandez Tussy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pablo studied Biology at the Complutense University of Madrid. He earned his PhD at the University of the Basque Country, where he studied the role of microRNAs in one-carbon metabolism related to fatty liver disease. After completing his PhD, he joined Yale University for postdoctoral training under Dr. Carlos Fernández-Hernando, focusing on the tissue-specific function of miR-33 in lipid metabolism and mitochondrial function related to obesity. Currently, he has been awarded a Career Development Award from the American Heart Association to support his independent research project investigating sterols metabolism and immune cell function in the context of obesity and fatty liver disease.

Research Interests

MicroRNAs One-Carbon Metabolism Fatty Liver Disease Lipid Metabolism Mitochondrial Function Obesity

Experience

Associate Research Scientist

2021-09-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Conducting research on lipid metabolism and its implications in obesity and fatty liver disease.

Awards

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Career Development Award

2023-10-01
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Postdoctoral Fellowship

2021-09-01
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International Award

2019-02-01
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International Award

2019-02-01

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.