Dr. Judy Wong

Professor

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Biography

Judy Wong is a Professor at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She obtained her PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Toronto and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Wong leads the Faculty's Molecular Systems Pharmacology Group, focusing on the mechanisms responsible for the maintenance of genome structure and integrity. Her research particularly explores the role of telomeres and telomerase in preventing chromosome erosion, as well as the cellular pathways regulating telomere maintenance in health and disease. Dr. Wong's lab investigates alternate nucleic acid structures, especially G-quadruplexes, and their roles in genome regulation and integrity. Her long-term goal is to discover genetic and pharmacological methods to regulate cellular changes that impact stable genome maintenance. Additionally, she holds multiple research grants to study the therapeutic applications of G-quadruplexes and the mechanisms of telomerase in various cancers.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Leading research in Molecular Systems Pharmacology.

Awards

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Canada Research Chairs Tier 2 Award

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Michael Smith Foundation Health Research Scholar Grants

2022-01-01

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.