Dr. Xiaolu Yang

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Biography

Dr. Xiaolu Yang is a Professor in the Department of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms that protect against cancer and neurodegeneration. His laboratory investigates the role of the p53 tumor suppressor and its involvement in metabolic pathways crucial for biosynthesis and maintaining redox balance. Dr. Yang's recent work extends into the regulation functions of p53, examining its role as a sentinel regulator of metabolic activities. Additionally, his research explores protein quality control systems associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Employing cutting-edge techniques, his lab aims to identify and characterize metabolic alterations that affect tumor initiation and progression. Dr. Yang’s findings have significant implications for developing therapeutic strategies targeting metabolic dysregulation in cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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