Dr. Ziyue Gao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ziyue Gao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on human genetics within an evolutionary framework, utilizing computational approaches to address complex questions related to genetics, natural selection, and mutation. Gao aims to uncover the genetic basis of various human traits and diseases by developing methods to quantify the impacts of natural selection across evolutionary scenarios. His expertise includes population genetics, human disease, complex traits, and the evolutionary timing of mutagenesis in germline and somatic tissues. He has published significant studies on the role of DNA damage related to maternal age and the genetic architecture of complex traits through mathematical modeling and statistical analysis of genomic data. Gao's work contributes to a deeper understanding of genetic variation and its implications for human health and evolution.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Conducted research in human genetics focusing on mutagenesis and evolutionary biology.

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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