Dr. David Wong

Biography

Dr. David Wong serves as the Associate Dean of Research and a Professor at the School of Dentistry, UCLA. He is a prominent figure in the field of oral and maxillofacial oncology, spearheading research that utilizes genome-wide technologies to harness diagnostic genomic information critical to understanding the pathogenesis of oral head and neck cancer. His laboratory focuses on the genomic and proteomic determinants of oral precancer progression, employing patient-based genome-wide approaches to distinguish between progressing and non-progressing pre-cancers, as well as seeking to establish a molecular database of cell cycle regulatory genes involved in head and neck cancer. Through collaborations with various divisions within UCLA, including Head and Neck Surgery and Public Health, his team aims to advance the research agenda in oral fluid-based molecular diagnostics for the detection of head and neck cancer. Wong's significant contributions have been recognized through multiple notable publications, evidencing his expertise and commitment to enhancing clinical diagnostics and patient care in oncology.

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