Dr. Hui Wen Lo

Biography

Hui-Wen Lo is a cancer biologist with over 30 years of research experience in cell biology and genetics, focusing on translational cancer research. She is recognized nationally and internationally, serving as an invited speaker and participating in grant review panels for agencies such as the NIH and DoD. Dr. Lo has consistently secured funding for her laboratory, which has garnered nearly $20 million from NIH, DoD, and private foundations over the past two decades. She is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of scientists, including graduate and medical students. Dr. Lo obtained her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Her postdoctoral fellowship focused on the impact of novel EGFR signaling in breast cancer at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. After joining Duke University as a tenure-track assistant professor, she excelled in both publications and securing extramural funding. Dr. Lo has held leadership roles in various capacities, including as the Vice Chair of Research in the Neurosurgery department at UTHealth Houston, where she led large research enterprises. In 2025, she transitioned to Texas A&M University as the Head of the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics and is committed to expanding research programs in cancer biology.

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