Dr. Priscilla Yang

Professor

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Biography

Priscilla earned her PhD in Bio-organic Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. She completed her postdoctoral training in viral immunology at Scripps Research before starting her independent career at Harvard Medical School. Currently, she is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where she leads a multidisciplinary group of scientists focused on discovering and validating new antiviral targets and identifying strategies to achieve broad-spectrum activity while avoiding antiviral resistance. Her research investigates the role of lipid membranes in RNA virus replication, and she is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in science.

Research Interests

Awards

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Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation Award

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Hellman Fellow Award

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John Virginia Kaneb Fellowship

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William Prusoff Memorial Award

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Inaugural Women Science Award

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.