Dr. Yaqing Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yaqing Zhang is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School, focusing on pancreatic cancer research. With a PhD from the Fourth Military Medical University in China, Zhang has worked extensively in the field of anatomic pathology. He has had over ten years of experience in surgical forensic pathology. Zhang's research delves into the mechanisms that underlie immune suppression in pancreatic cancer, investigating novel immune-modulatory strategies for effective treatment. His significant contributions include the exploration of tumor-stromal cell interactions in the initiation and progression of pancreatic cancer, metabolic regulation of myeloid cells in the tumor microenvironment, and therapeutic strategies targeting immunosuppressive elements. He has held several positions, including being a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan and completing a Pathology Residency at Qingdao Municipal Hospital. Zhang is also author and co-author of numerous publications in high-impact journals, contributing to the understanding of pancreatic cancer.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI

Focused on pancreatic cancer research with emphasis on immune suppression mechanisms.

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.