About the Lab
We are an energetic group of physicians and scientists seeking to answer a simple question: why do only a small subset of humans develop life-threatening infections or immune dysregulation? Using Homo sapiens as our primary model system, the one that matters most, we integrate human genetics and immunology to uncover the mechanisms that shape protective and pathological immune responses, with the goal of translating discovery into better diagnosis and therapy.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Rui (Ray) Yang is a physician-scientist and tenure-track assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. His research focuses on identifying monogenic causes of life-threatening infectious diseases, immune dysregulation, and malignancies.
Join Our Lab
As a new and growing laboratory, we are looking for talented, curious, and motivated trainees—including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduate students, and clinical fellows—who are passionate about advancing our understanding of inborn errors of immunity and improving the lives of affected children and families.
Research Assistants/Research Technicians
Please search for current openings on the BCM Careers site.
Postdoctoral Fellows
We welcome postdoc candidates from all disciplines. Please email Rui your CV and a brief cover letter describing your research interests. Positions are available for candidates whose interests align with the lab’s research program.
Graduate Students
We welcome BCM Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., and M.S. students interested in thesis research. Please email Rui to discuss your interests and potential rotation opportunities. We are not currently able to accept graduate students from outside BCM.
Clinical Fellows
BCM clinical fellows and instructors interested in research are encouraged to email Rui to discuss potential opportunities.
1102 Bates Ave.
BCM–Feigin Center; C.0340.03E2
Houston, Texas 77030
Email: rui.yang@bcm.edu