Bio


Ming YANG is a 3rd-year Postdoc scholar at Stanford Ophthalmology. He is an accomplished postdoc with proven expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, developing innovative disease models, and driving impactful research in retinal and optic nerve diseases. Skilled in optimizing endpoints, analyzing complex datasets, and advising internal and external collaborators, he brings scientific leadership and adaptability to dynamic environments. With strong communication skills and a commitment to integrity and scientific rigor, he excel in fostering collaboration, advancing discovery, and delivering clear, actionable insights. His research interests and projects extend to pharmaceutical and screening of the neuroprotection and optic nerve regeneration strategies in eye diseases.

Honors & Awards


  • Harvard Ophthalmology 9th Military Vision Symposium Trainee Research Lightning Talk Award, Harvard Ophthalmology and Mass Eye and Ear (2025)
  • Harvard Ophthalmology and Mass Eye and Ear 9th Military Vision Symposium Travel Award, Harvard Ophthalmology and Mass Eye and Ear (2025)
  • 2024 ARVO Foundation Early Career Clinician-Scientist Research Award, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (2024)
  • Champion, Stanford Graduate Summer Institute 2023: Coaching High-Performance Teams & Individuals, Stanford Graduate Summer Institute (2023)
  • Mary Sun Medical Scholarship, HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) Limited (2022)
  • YS and Christabel Lung Postgraduate Scholarship, The University of Hong Kong (2021)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations


  • Executive Team Member, Abstract Organiser, BAY AREA YOUNG INVESTIGATORS RESEARCH CONFERENCE (2024 - Present)
  • Reviewer, The Lancet Regional Health-Western Pacific (2022 - Present)

Stanford Advisors


  • Yang Hu, Postdoctoral Faculty Sponsor