Dr. Marilene Wang

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Marilene Wang is a professor in the Department of Surgery, specializing in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. She is the Head of the Nasal Sinus Disease Center and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Her research focuses on the molecular basis of development and progression of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Wang's laboratory investigates effective treatments for advanced head and neck cancers, known for their poor prognosis. Current projects include studies on curcumin, a natural compound that has shown effectiveness in suppressing the growth of HNSCC in vitro and in vivo. Her work has identified a specific population of tumor-initiating cells within HNSCC, with the goal of developing targeted therapies to inhibit their growth. Dr. Wang has numerous publications in esteemed journals and is recognized for her contributions to the field of otolaryngology, particularly in relation to cancer treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Department of Surgery, UCLA • Los Angeles, CA

Leading research and treatment for head and neck cancers.

Awards

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Board Certification in Otolaryngology

1993-01-01

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.