Dr. Long Nguyen

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Biography

Long Chi Nguyen completed medical training in Vietnam, graduating as valedictorian. He earned his PhD degree from Tohoku University in Japan and currently serves as an Instructor in the Department of Cancer Research at the University of Chicago. His primary focus is on breast cancer, particularly interested in the role of hypoxia in the tumor microenvironment and its reprogramming effects on tumor cells that contribute to therapeutic resistance and metastasis. Long's research aims to elucidate the role of metastasis drivers and assess their therapeutic potential, especially for patients with triple-negative breast cancer. He aspires to pursue a tenure-track position in academia in the United States, focusing on advancing translational research in cancer.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Instructor in the Department of Cancer Research focusing on breast cancer research.

Awards

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Susan G. Komen Career Transition Award

2024-01-01
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Sigal Fellowship (Immuno-Oncology)

2023-01-01
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AACR Scholar-in-Training Award

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy