Dr. Philip Wong

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Biography

Philip Wong is a Professor of Pathology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders, specifically Alzheimer's disease (AD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Dr. Wong's laboratory utilizes a molecular and cellular approach involving transgenic models, gene targeting, and RNA interference strategies to investigate the pathogenesis of these diseases and to identify and validate novel therapeutic targets. He received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and obtained his Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. Following his doctorate, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in cellular and molecular biology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Department of Biological Chemistry. Dr. Wong joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins in 1994 and has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to Alzheimer's disease research, including the 2004 Zenith Fellow’s Award from the Alzheimer’s Association and the 2007 MetLife Foundation Award for medical research in Alzheimer's disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine • Baltimore, MD

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Pathology.

Awards

#1

Zenith Fellows Award

2004-01-01
#1

MetLife Foundation Award for Medical Research

2007-01-01

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.