Benjamin Yang

Alma Mater: University of California, Los Angeles, B.S. in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology

Matriculation Year: 2020

About Benjamin: Benjamin Yang is a first-generation Taiwanese American originally from Riverside County, a medically under-served region in Southern California. He obtained his B.S. in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology from UCLA, where he discovered his passion for working closely with under-served and marginalized communities. He also has a diverse range of clinically translational research interests and, thus far, has been involved with projects related to Environmental Cardiology and Dermatology/Wound Healing. Throughout his career, Benjamin hopes to advocate for the health of all patients through community outreach programs, research, and possibly policy. In his free time, Benjamin enjoys playing tennis, reading, and cooking.

Research Advisor: Martin Cardeiras

Research Interests: Bioinformatics

Why ARC: I chose the ARC-MD program because I hope to incorporate research into my medical school education and my future career as a physician. The support and guidance I received from the ARC-MD directors and an intimate community also played a large role in my decision.

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