Dr. Yang Yang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yang Yang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale University. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Nankai University, China, where he completed his postgraduate education. Yang has undergone postdoctoral training focused on Tumor Biology at Yale University. His academic research primarily investigates tumor initiation and chemoresistance, with a particular emphasis on ovarian neoplasms. Over the years, he has collaborated with notable scholars in the field and has contributed significantly to the body of research on ovarian cancer. His work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Academy Award and the Marsha Rivkin Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Award. Yang's contributions to the field of cancer research involve exploring potential mechanisms for treatment resistance in ovarian cancer, aiming to improve therapeutic outcomes for patients. He has a strong publication record, including numerous articles cited widely in the academic community.

Research Interests

Awards

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Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Academy Award — Early-Career Investigator

2015-08-01
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Marsha Rivkin Ovarian Cancer Research Bridge Fund Award

2015-06-01
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American Association Cancer Research Women Cancer Research Scholar Award

2014-04-14
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Ovarian Cancer Research Ann Schreiber Program Excellence Award

2014-03-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.