Dr. Xia Yang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Xia Yang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at UCLA. His research focuses on utilizing systems biology and bioinformatics with multi-omics approaches to understand gene regulatory networks that are influenced by genetic and environmental risks associated with human complex diseases. He is actively involved in several interdisciplinary programs, including the UCLA Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology Program, Bioinformatics IDP, Molecular Toxicology IDP, and the Institute for Quantitative Computational Biosciences. Dr. Yang's notable work includes a systems analysis of eleven rodent disease models that identified an inflammatome signature with key drivers in disease progression. His contributions to the field are evident through his publications that explore the intersections of biology, gene expression, and complex disease mechanisms.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.