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Yiqiang Cai graduated from Hunan Medical University in China with a medical degree and obtained his Ph.D. from Tokushima University School of Medicine in Japan. His primary research interest focuses on the study of polycystic kidney disease (PKD), specifically the molecular basis of ADPKD pathogenesis. He has co-authored over 40 publications in prestigious journals, including 'Science' and 'Nature Genetics', with a citation count exceeding 8,000 according to ScholarGPS. His contributions to the field have earned him recognition as one of the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide. Dr. Cai has received several prestigious awards such as the American Heart Association Scientist Development Award and multiple travel awards from the American Society of Nephrology. He is also an invited speaker at various international conferences and has conducted research focused on genetic kidney cystic diseases.
Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT
Focusing on the study of molecular mechanisms underlying polycystic kidney disease.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.