Dr. Long Nguyen

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Biography

Long completed medical training in Vietnam, where he graduated as valedictorian. He earned his PhD degree from Tohoku University in Japan in April 2020, specializing in Medical Science. Currently, he is a Pathways Independence Instructor at the University of Chicago, focusing on breast cancer research. His primary interests include understanding how hypoxia in the tumor microenvironment can reprogram tumor cells, leading to therapeutic resistance and promoting metastasis. Long aims to elucidate the role of metastasis drivers in tumor microenvironment reprogramming and to assess therapeutic potentials, particularly for patients with triple-negative breast cancer. He aspires to pursue a tenure-track position in academia in the United States and aims to be part of a translational research team dedicated to cancer.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago IL

Pathways Independence Instructor 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
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Valedictorian

2015-07-01

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
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy