Dr. Li San Wang

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Li San Wang. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Li-San Wang's research focuses on genetics related to Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, emphasizing computational methods and big data in genomics. He co-directs the Penn Neurodegeneration Genomics Center (PNGC), which is part of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. The PNGC aims to study the genetics of Alzheimer's Disease-related dementia, utilizing high-throughput genotyping and sequencing technologies to analyze tens of thousands of genomes in search of novel genes. His work involves developing new experimental approaches, algorithms, and databases that translate research findings into biological knowledge and new avenues for drug discovery and preventive strategies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.