Dr. Yong Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yong E Zhang is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen. He is an expert in microbial stress response and antibiotic tolerance, particularly focusing on the mechanisms of bacterial persistence. Yong received his PhD from the University of Aix-Marseille II & CNRS in France. His research investigates the key signaling molecules, known as alarmones, that contribute to the formation of persister cells—bacterial cells that are tolerant to antibiotics and are implicated in chronic infections. He has published numerous articles in prominent journals and has garnered significant attention in the field with over 960 citations. His laboratory aims to decode the complex interactions between bacteria and antibiotics, utilizing advanced systems biology tools. Yong is also involved in teaching various courses in microbiology and has supervised multiple MSc and PhD students. He is an active reviewer for several high-impact journals and has received multiple prestigious fellowships, including the Marie Skłodowska-Curie and EMBO Long-Term Fellowships. His ongoing research projects are critical in addressing global health challenges posed by multidrug-resistant bacteria and aim to provide insights that can counteract persistent bacterial infections.

Research Interests

Microbial Stress Response Antibiotic Tolerance Bacterial Persistence Phage-Bacteria Interactions

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-09-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Senior academic position focused on research in microbial stress response and persistence.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor

2019-08-01 — 2024-08-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted extensive research and teaching in microbiology.

MSCA Research Fellow & Postdoc

2016-01-01 — 2018-12-31

Centre of Bacterial Stress Response and Persistence (BASP), University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Focused on mechanisms of bacterial stress response.

EMBO Research Fellow & Visiting Researcher

2013-01-01 — 2016-12-31

Centre of Molecular Bacteriology and Immunity (CMBI), Imperial College London • London, UK

Investigated molecular interactions in bacteria.

Research Associate

2012-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, USA

Engaged in research related to molecular bacteriology.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.