Dr. Don Nguyen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Don X. Nguyen, born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, obtained his B.Sc. from McGill University in 1998 and completed his Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Rochester in 2004. Following his doctoral studies, he pursued post-doctoral training at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Institute in New York. In 2010, he joined the faculty at Yale School of Medicine and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Nguyen is the co-leader of the Cancer Signaling Networks program at Yale Cancer Center. His research focuses on understanding the biology of central nervous system metastasis, particularly the mechanisms of tumor progression and drug resistance. Recent studies from his lab have shed light on the role of cell lineage in tumor development, the epigenetic regulation of cell communication, and how these factors contribute to resistance in brain metastasis.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Joined faculty in the Department of Pathology and Medical Oncology.

Awards

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Cancer Research Award

2021-03-03
#2013

Basic Research Prize

2013-09-01
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Stewart Trust Scholar

2013-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2012-01-01
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Clinical Investigation Scholar

2011-01-01

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.