Dr. Zechuan Lin

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Biography

Zechuan Lin received his PhD from Peking University, one of China's highest ranked educational institutions, under the guidance of Professor Xing Wang Deng, a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. His research specializes in uncovering causal relationships between genome variants, epigenetic marks, and gene expression as they relate to quantitative traits. Throughout his academic career, he has focused on complex quantitative trait genetics, contributing high-profile publications including articles in PNAS and Nature Genetics. His work employs analytical methods to understand the causal inference of quantitative trait loci, particularly applying these insights to studies in Parkinson's disease through the Parkinson Cell Atlas and the 5D project. In addition to his research endeavors, Lin serves at the Adams Center for Parkinson's Disease Research, working at the intersection of statistical genetics, functional genomics, and computational biology to translate complex human brain-cell spatial gene activity into actionable therapeutic strategies for brain diseases.

Research Interests

Awards

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Resource-Limited Award

2025-10-14

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.