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Office
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 713-792-6161
Summary
- I am a board certified Pathology with training in molecular pathology from MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Education & Training
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2014 - 2018
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 2014
- University of KansasKS, Microbiology, Summa Cum Laude, 2002 - 2006
- University of KansasMicrobiology, Chemistry, With Highest Distinction, 2002 - 2006
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 2020 - 2025
- WI State Medical License 2016 - 2021
- American Board of Pathology Pathology - Anatomic/Pathology - Clinical
- American Board of Pathology Pathology - Molecular Genetic
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Research Award MD Anderson Cancer Center Pathology Department, 2019
- Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Research Award MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019
- Best Abstract Award International Association of Chinese Pathologists (IACP), 2018
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Long-Term Follow-up of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device for Atypical Hyperplasia and Early Endometrial Cancer Reveals Relapse Characterized by Immune Exhaustion.Mikayla B Bowen, Brenda Melendez, Qian Zhang, Richard K Yang, Bryan M Fellman
Clinical Cancer Research. 2024-11-15 - Genomic Alterations in DNA Mismatch Repair Genes Across Different Cancer Types.Vijaykumar R Holla, Michael P Kahle, Sun-Hee Kim, Arash Ronaghy, Richard K Yang
JCO Precision Oncology. 2024-11-01 - BCR::ZNF711 and BCR::CYLC2 Fusions: Novel BCR Fusions Expanding the Molecular Spectrum of Gene Fusions in Melanoma.Elsayed Ibrahim, Richard K Yang, Jonathan L Curry, Woo Cheal Cho
The American Journal of Dermatopathology. 2024-11-01
Journal Articles
- Original Contribution Expression Pattern of Androgen Receptor and AR-V7 in Androgen Deprivation Therapy Naïve Salivary Duct Carcinomas☆Richard K Yang, Rong Hu, ScienceDirect
- Primary myelofibrosis with an unusual MPL mutation: Integrating molecular testing into the diagnosis and prognosis of BCR-ABL1 negative myeloproliferative neoplasmsYang RK, Yang DT, Case of the Quarter- Society for Hematopathology/American Society of Clinical Pathology, 1/1/2015
Abstracts/Posters
- Prognostic value of tumor mutational burden using a 409 gene NGS panel in cancer patients with advanced stage recurrent or treatment refractory disease. Abstract #3245.Yang RK, Wang P, Jelloul F, Routbort M, Kopetz S, Shaw K, Lee J, Zhang J, Chen H, Patel KP, Luthra R, Broaddus RR, AACR 2019 Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1/29/2019
- Context-Dependent Impact of Tumor Mutation Burden (TMB) on Overall Survival in Patients with Advanced Cancers Resistant to Front-Line Therapy.Yang RK, Routbort M, Wang P, Jelloul FZ, Patel KP, Luthra R, Broaddus RR, Representing MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston Society of Clinical Pathologists (HSCP) Annual Meeting, H. Stephen Gallager Residents and Fellows Seminar, 1/27/2019
- Utilization of a 409 Gene NGS Panel for Prognostic and Predictive Biomarkers in Immune Checkpoint Blockade Treatment of Advanced Stage Recurrent or Treatment Refractor...Yang RK, Wang P, Jelloul R, Routbort M, Kopetz S, Shaw K, Lee J, Zhang J, Chen H, Roy-Chowdhuri S, Patel KP, Luthra R, Broaddus RR, 5th annual Immuno-Oncology Young Investigators� Forum, Houston, TX, 1/25/2019
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Press Mentions
- Biolinq Names Diabetes Industry Expert Richard Yang Chief Executive OfficerNovember 12th, 2020
- Society of Hematopathology Quarterly Case Winter 2016: Primary Myelofibrosis with an Unusual MPL Mutation: Integrating Molecular Testing into the Diagnosis and Prognosis of BCR-ABL1 Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. WMSH1601March 3rd, 2016
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish
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