Yingze Zhang, PhD

Yingze Zhang, PhD, is a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zhang received her doctoral degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1997. She then completed her post-doctoral training in Human Genetics and Rheumatology & Cellular Immunology at the Allegheny University of Health Systems and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, respectively. During 1999-2002, Dr. Zhang was a faculty member at the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. During her doctoral and post-doctoral training, Dr. Zhang conducted research on the genetics and molecular basis of several genetic disorders and coauthored 28 peer-reviewed publications. The current research of Dr. Zhang is focused on the molecular and genetic basis of pulmonary fibrosis. She has established multiple collaborations with investigators from the United States, Japan, and Mexico to recruit patients with pulmonary diseases for her genetic studies. Her immediate goal is to systematically analyze candidate genes for their association with pulmonary fibrosis. Any genes with significant associations in this initial genetic analysis will be further verified for their involvement in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis using molecular methodology.

Meet Dr. Zhang
(streaming video: 1 minute, 10 seconds)

Video requires the latest version of RealPlayer, download RealPlayer Basic (free version available).

Website Terms of Use | E-mail Terms of Use | Medical Advice Disclaimer | UPMC
Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences | Contact UPMC