Dr. Charlene Ong

Associate Professor

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Biography

Charlene J. Ong, MD, MPHS, is an Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Neurology and Neurocritical Care. She is a clinical Neurointensivist at Boston Medical Center and a lecturer at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ong received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, her MD from Columbia University, and her Master's in Population Health Sciences from Washington University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on the development and validation of data-driven tools to support clinical decision-making for patients with catastrophic neurologic injuries, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, as well as traumatic brain injuries. She employs machine learning methods and investigates physiologic biomarkers to enhance risk prediction and treatment optimization. Dr. Ong is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic medicine. She is actively involved in mentoring students from underrepresented groups in STEM, aiming to inspire and support the next generation of clinicians and researchers.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in Neurology.

Visiting Scientist

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Collaborating on research projects in neurocritical care.

Lecturer

— Present

Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Lecturing on topics related to Neurology.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.