Yongjian Tang, MD, PhD, Postdoctoral fellow in the Pieper Lab

Yongjian Tang, MD, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

Research Interests: Exploring the role of cell signaling pathways on the development of glioma

The long-term objective of the research project to be led by Yongjian Tang is to improve the therapy of IDH1-mutant astrocytoma (Astro IDH) by understanding and targeting the process of alternative lengthening of telomeres (ALT).

 

Education

2018-Present: Postgraduate (Ph.D.), Neurological Surgery Department, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
2015-2018: Postgraduate (Master degree) & Neurological surgery residency training, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
2010–2015: Bachelor of Medicine, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University

Selected Awards

2010: Excellent New Student of Central South University
2012: “Outstanding Student of the Year” Award, Central South University