Dr. Bo Wang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bo Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Developmental Biology. His research group is dedicated to discovery-driven research that integrates developmental biology, bioengineering, and statistical physics. He employs quantitative organism-wide fluorescence imaging, functional genomics, and physical modeling to understand the fundamental rules governing collective cell behaviors, optimizing processes like tissue regeneration, adaptation, and evolution. His notable academic appointments include several prestigious awards, such as the Young Investigator Award from the Human Frontier Science Program and the Beckman Young Investigator Award. Wang's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and both an M.S. and B.S. in Materials Science from Zhejiang University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering.

Awards

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Scientists Watch

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Young Investigator Award

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Beckman Young Investigator Award

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Hellman Faculty Scholar Award

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Baxter Faculty Scholar Award

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Career Award Scientific Interface

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Victor K. LaMer Award

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Frank J. Padden, Jr. Award

Courses

BIOE 293 BIOE 219 DBIO 219 BIOE 191 BIOE 392 BIOPHYS 399 APPPHYS 290 BIOE 391 BIOPHYS 300 BIO 300X BIO 269 BIOE 269

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.