Yan Wang, Ph.D. for UC Davis Health

Yan Wang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor in Residence

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Specialties

Neurology

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Department

Neurology

Locations and Contact

Shriners Hospital for Children

Shriners Hospital for Children
2425 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817

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Clinic Phone: 916-453-2180

Clinic Fax: 916-453-2373

Research/Academic Interests

Dr. Wang’s research is centered on uncovering the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate the nervous system, with a special focus on the development and pathologies of glial cells within the central nervous system. The primary aim of her laboratory is to investigate the processes of oligodendrocyte differentiation, myelination, and remyelination in both healthy and diseased states, notably in demyelinating diseases. She is also dedicated to investigating the pathophysiology and seeking norval treatments for Canavan disease.

Division

Neurology

Other School

Ph.D., Neurology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing China 2016

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