Dr. Shi Ying Cai

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Trained molecular biologist. Associated with Dr. James Boyer, Shi-Ying Cai studies molecular mechanisms of bile formation and cholestatic liver injury. Current studies focus on the mechanism by which bile acids initiate the inflammatory response in hepatocytes, identifying therapeutic targets for cholestatic liver injury. Additionally, Cai is interested in using a comparative genomic approach to understand the structure-function relationship of bile salt transporters characterized in humans and rodents.

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.