Dr. Yina Dong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yina Dong is a research scientist and assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on the molecular basis and treatment options for Friedreich’s Ataxia, as well as the physiological roles of NMDA receptors in human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells. She has authored several significant publications, including studies on the regulation of ketone body metabolism by frataxin, and the clinical implications of genetic variations in Friedreich ataxia patients. Dong has presented her findings at various conferences and contributed to the advancement of understanding in neurodegenerative diseases. She obtained her PhD in Physiology from Peking University in China and has received additional training at prestigious institutions such as Dalhousie University and the University of Toronto. Dong's contributions to the field have been recognized through various awards, including a notable third-place win in the Friedreich Ataxia Research Alliance CollaMap Competition in 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist

— Present

Children's Hospital Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

Conduct research focusing on Friedreich’s Ataxia and related physiological studies.

Awards

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3rd Place Winner

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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