Dr. David Wong

Professor

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Biography

David T.W. Wong is a Professor and Director of the UCLA Center for Oral/Head & Neck Oncology Research. He is renowned for his research in oral cancer and saliva diagnostics, having authored over 320 peer-reviewed scientific publications. His research interests include the tumor suppressor gene CDK2AP1 and its impact on cell cycle regulation and carcinogenesis. Wong leads innovative studies on saliva-based liquid biopsy techniques, emphasizing early detection and monitoring of cancers. His work in salivaomics has contributed significantly to developing non-invasive diagnostic markers for diseases, demonstrating the potential of saliva's molecular constituents in revealing critical biological information.

Research Interests

Oral Cancer Saliva Diagnostics Liquid Biopsy Tumor Suppressor Gene Cell Cycle Regulation Molecular Biology

Experience

Professor, Director

2001-01-01 — Present

UCLA Center for Oral/Head & Neck Oncology Research • Los Angeles, CA

Leads research initiatives focused on oral cancer and saliva diagnostics.

Awards

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Undergraduate Award Analytical Chemistry

1977-01-01
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Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Society

1981-01-01
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James H. Shaw Award

1985-01-01
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Distinguished Faculty Award

1993-01-01
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Frederick Birnberg Research Award

2001-01-01
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Distinguished Scientist Award

2002-01-01
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Distinguished Faculty Award

2004-01-01
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AAAS Fellow

2006-01-01
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Honorary Membership

2007-01-01
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Saliva Researcher of the Year

2007-01-01
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Dr. Murray J. Gavel Clinical Research Award

2011-01-01
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Distinguished Visiting Fellow

2017-01-01
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AADR Fellow

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.