Hong Yang

Dr. Hong Yang is a Professorial Researcher in the Department of Medicine (Digestive Diseases) at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. She is affiliated with multiple research centers including the Brain Research Institute, Center for Ulcer Research and Education (Digestive Diseases Research Center), and Center for Neurovisceral Sciences & Women's Health.

• Education: M.D. and Ph.D. in Physiology from Beijing Medical University
• Appointments: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Dr. Yang's research focuses on medullary mechanisms underlying autonomic disorders in metabolic diseases, particularly investigating TRH-vagal pathways in gastric regulation. Her work bridges neuroendocrinology and gastrointestinal physiology, examining stress-induced autonomic responses and brain-gut interactions.

Her publications reveal a sustained focus on thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) signaling, vagal pathway modulation of gastric function, peptide YY (PYY) interactions, and neurohormonal responses to metabolic stressors. Key methodologies include animal models, immunohistochemistry, and neuropharmacology.

Dr. Yang serves as principal investigator for NIH and Department of Veterans Affairs grants, and contributes to peer review for journals like Am J Physiol, J Physiol, and grant agencies including NIH/HIDDK and American Diabetes Association.

She is associated with the Brain Research Institute, Center for Ulcer Research and Education, Digestive Diseases Research Center, and Center for Neurovisceral Sciences & Women's Health at UCLA.