Dr. Yachana Kataria

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yachana Kataria is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She earned her PhD from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and a BA from the University of Chicago. Dr. Kataria focuses on the intersection of public health and clinical laboratory science, leveraging data analytics to enhance patient care and improve population health outcomes. Her research interests include evaluating the durability of seroimmunoglobulins in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and examining risk factors for multiple myeloma. Currently, she serves as the Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry Laboratories at Boston Medical Center. In her role, Dr. Kataria advocates for the integration of laboratory medicine within healthcare systems to optimize performance and reduce costs. She is also deeply involved in mentoring graduate students at Boston University and is a member of various research resources, including the Boston University BU-BMC Cancer Center. Throughout her career, Dr. Kataria has received numerous awards for her contributions to the field, including the Paul E. Strandjord Young Investigator Award and has been recognized as a Pathology Leadership Fellow by the Association of Pathology Chairs.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Teaching and mentoring graduate students, conducting research in clinical chemistry, and managing laboratory operations.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.