Dr. Rui Chang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rui Chang received a B.S. in Biological Sciences with a focus on Biotechnology from Tsinghua University, China in 2005. He then earned a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California in 2011, followed by postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School under Stephen Liberles. His research focuses on sensory transduction, particularly investigating the vagus nerve's role in relaying sensory information and regulating whole-body physiology. Since joining Yale University School of Medicine in January 2018 as an Associate Professor, Dr. Chang's lab employs various advanced molecular and genetic techniques to explore the physiological functions of organ-to-brain circuits. His work aims to elucidate the critical body-brain interface and to develop novel therapeutic strategies for disease intervention. His research interests include neuro-cardiac interactions, the gut-brain axis, and conditions such as Parkinson's disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Researching sensory transduction and the vagus nerve's role in body physiology.

Awards

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McKnight Neurobiology Brain Disorders Award

2021-02-01
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NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

2019-10-01
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Kavli Faculty Innovative Research Award

2019-07-01
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K01 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award

2017-04-01
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Future Science Fund Scholarship

2016-02-01

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
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  • 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.