Dr. Phillip Yang

Professor

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Biography

Phillip C. Yang is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, focusing on cardiovascular medicine. He directs the Cardiovascular Stem Cell Laboratory and the Stanford Cardiothoracic MRI Program. Dr. Yang's research interests lie in the clinical translation of fundamental molecular and cellular processes related to myocardial restoration. His investigations utilize advanced in vivo imaging technologies to translate groundbreaking innovations in pluripotent stem cell biology. He leads multiple NIH-funded clinical trials and has received numerous prestigious awards, including the NIH Career Development Award and several Young Investigator Awards from the American Heart Association. As a physician-scientist, Dr. Yang combines restorative molecular biology with novel imaging technology to enhance therapeutic outcomes for heart failure patients. He is a prolific researcher with a significant focus on precision medicine, employing the use of endogenous biologics for personalized heart failure treatments.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Professor of Medicine specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Director

2005-01-01 — Present

Cardiovascular Stem Cell Laboratory • Stanford, CA

Leads research on cardiovascular stem cell therapies.

Director

2012-01-01 — Present

Cardiothoracic MRI Program • Stanford, CA

Directs cardiothoracic MRI research and clinical applications.

Assistant Professor

2005-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Stanford Division of Cardiovascular Medicine • Stanford, CA

Focused on teaching and research in cardiovascular medicine.

Clinical Instructor & Staff Physician

1999-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Stanford Division of Cardiovascular Medicine • Stanford, CA

Responsible for patient care and education in cardiovascular medicine.

Cardiology Fellow

1994-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Stanford Division of Cardiovascular Medicine • Stanford, CA

Completed fellowship training in cardiovascular medicine.

Awards

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Translational Basic Science Young Investigator Award

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Bissett Lecture

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K24 Mid-Career Award

Patents

MRI Evaluation of Heterogeneous Tissue

14/992,847 2016-06-01

A patent related to MRI techniques for evaluating heart tissues.

Ultrasound Image Generation Method

US2006030777-A-1 2006-02-02

A method for generating ultrasound images for medical applications.

Protective Cover for Hypodermic Needle

PO3 4625 1989-09-01

Patent for a protective cover design for hypodermic needles.

Courses

MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 MED 199

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.