Dr. Lu Wang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lu Wang's laboratory focuses on the misregulation of histone and DNA modifiers as common therapeutic targets for treating human diseases, particularly cancer. They employ advanced technologies, including genome-wide CRISPR screening and high-throughput small-molecule inhibitor screening, to explore the relationship between dysregulated epigenetic factors and cancer development. Through this research, they aim to identify the druggability of specific epigenetic factors, paving the way for novel and precise cancer treatments that can be translated into clinical applications. Lu obtained a Ph.D. from Nanjing University in 2011 and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Northwestern University, focusing on epigenetics and breast cancer as well as general cancer research. He has received several notable awards highlighting his contributions to cancer research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine • Chicago, Illinois

Focus on the relationship between dysregulated epigenetic factors and cancer development.

Awards

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Supplement Award

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Idea Development Award

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Lynn Sage Cancer Research Award

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Research Scholar Grants

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Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (R35)

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.