Dr. Erxi Wu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erxi Wu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy. With extensive training and experience in both academia and research, Dr. Wu focuses on the therapeutic targets of cancers, especially brain tumors, neuroblastoma, and pancreatic cancer. His research interests extend to cancer stem cell biology and the discovery of drug binding targets, as well as pharmacogenomics in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Wu's academic journey includes notable positions such as Research Associate at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Staff Scientist at Children's Hospital Boston, where he contributed significantly to the understanding of clinical biochemistry and modern medicine. He has served in leadership roles in various organizations, including his time as President of the International Association of Biological Medical Research and has been actively involved in editorial work for scientific publications.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Instructor

2008-01-01 — 2008-12-31

Harvard Medical School •

Taught courses related to Pediatrics.

Research Fellow

2005-01-01 — 2007-12-31

Harvard-MIT Division Health Sciences Technology •

Conducted research under NLM fellowship.

Staff Scientist

2005-01-01 — 2008-12-31

Children’s Hospital Boston •

Worked as a faculty member contributing to Pediatric research.

Research Associate

1998-01-01 — 2004-12-31

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute •

Engaged in medical research focusing on cancer.

Special Graduate Student

2007-01-01 — 2008-12-31

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) •

Studied Modern Medicine.

Awards

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Outstanding Leadership Award

2005-01-01
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Pioneer Award

2017-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.