Dr. Sheng Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sheng Zhang is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. He completed his PhD at the University of Science and Technology of China in 2007 and subsequently held a Postdoctoral Associate position at Yale University in 2012. His research primarily focuses on the thalamus and hypothalamus in relation to cocaine dependence. As a principal investigator, he is currently conducting clinical trials aimed at understanding the mechanisms of addiction. His collaboration with various experts has led to several published works, making significant contributions to the field. His current work is supported by ongoing research efforts and collaborations with fellow psychiatrists and scientists.

Research Interests

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.