Dr. Yogesh Goyal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yogesh Goyal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. His research focuses on the intersection of theory, computation, and single-cell resolved experiments to track and control cellular plasticity and fate choices in health and disease, particularly in cancer. Goyal leads an interdisciplinary research program that collaborates with artists, biologists, chemists, clinicians, computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and physicists to gain unique insights into biological systems. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar and a PhD from Princeton University, followed by postdoctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in Single Cell Biology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Edward Mallinckrodt Jr. Foundation Award

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Pew-Stewart Scholar Cancer Research

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Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator

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Forbeck Scholar

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Young Investigator Award

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Young Alumni Excellence Award Outstanding Academic Achievement

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STAT Wunderkind 2021

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Burroughs Wellcome Fund CASI award

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Jane Coffin Childs Fellowship

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Schmidt Science Fellowship

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People’s Choice Award

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Gordon Wu Fellowship

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Academic Statement
  • Personal Statement
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.