Dr. Yeong Yim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yeong Shin Yim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in the fields of systems pharmacology and translational therapeutics, focusing on the intersection of pharmacology and neuroscience. Dr. Yim received his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Daegu University in 2007 and went on to complete his PhD in Neuroscience from Yonsei University College of Medicine in 2012. His research aims to unravel complex biological systems to advance the development of therapeutic strategies. Dr. Yim is affiliated with the Immunology Graduate Group and contributes to collaborative research efforts that integrate pharmacological and neuroscientific perspectives. He oversees a research lab dedicated to exploring innovative approaches and technologies for therapeutic development.

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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