Dr. Yang acquired her M.D. from Hubei Medical University in People’s Republic of China in 1986. She received postdoctoral trainings at Hubei Medical University and University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Yang’s current research focuses on atherosclerosis. Her goal is to understand the molecular mechanisms, especially the signaling pathways that link multiple stresses to atherosclerosis, and develop strategies in treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Yang’s research is currently supported by NIH SC1 grant. Dr. Yang has published a total of 50 peer-reviewed papers.