Dr. Weijia Yuan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Weijia Yuan is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, specializing in the fields of osteoporosis and metabolic disorders. His research focuses on conditions related to axial spondyloarthritis, including the use of high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) to assess bone microarchitecture and the implications of disease activity on skeletal health. He has published extensively on topics such as the biomarkers of type 2 diabetes and the molecular mechanisms involved in gastric cancer, including the role of the EphA2 protein in promoting epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Furthermore, Yuan has investigated the immunological responses in systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the interplay between immune complexes and interleukin-10 production in monocytes. His work aims to bridge clinical practices with advanced research methodologies, contributing valuable insights to the fields of endocrinology and rheumatology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture