Dr. Victoria Lyo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Victoria Lyo is an Associate Professor of Surgery at UC Davis Health, where she also serves as the Associate Director of the Clinical Research Center and Director of the Surgery, Foregut & Esophageal Motility Center. With a specialized focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Lyo addresses a range of conditions including obesity, GERD, and complex hernias. She has extensive experience and fellowship training in the field and has worked under the guidance of renowned experts. Dr. Lyo's research interests include the interactions of the gut microbiome with the human host, particularly how it influences obesity and related diseases, with an aim to enhance the management and outcomes of bariatric surgery. She is also dedicated to innovative device development for clinical applications and has a robust background in biomedical research. Dr. Lyo is committed to delivering compassionate care and ensuring her patients understand their treatment options thoroughly, reflecting her philosophy of respect and kindness in patient interactions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA

Teaches and conducts research in surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

Awards

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Research Award

2021-01-01
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Bruce Wolfe Bariatric Research Award

2019-01-01
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Critical Thinking Award

2018-01-01
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Research Award

2011-01-01
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Medical Research Fellowship

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.