Dr. Pin Wang

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Biography

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from California Institute of Technology, 2003, and a B.S. in Material Science Engineering from University of Science and Technology of China, 1997. The Wang laboratory focuses on the emerging field of immunobioengineering, employing engineering tools and principles to quantitatively understand the immune system in health and disease and to develop novel molecular and cellular immunotherapies for modulating disease-specific immune responses. Ongoing research projects include exploring strategies to engineer virus-derived vector systems for dendritic cell-targeted vaccine delivery and oncolytic virus-based immunotherapy, designing and optimizing cellular immunotherapy based on molecular engineering of chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), and developing engineering methods to improve adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene delivery. Collaborations in the laboratory encompass bioengineers, chemists, immunologists, computer scientists, and systems biologists to address challenges in translational immunology and innovate approaches to enhance the lives of patients suffering from cancer and infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Awards

#2009

CIRM Tools Technology Award

#2008

USC Viterbi School of Engineering Viterbi Junior Research Award

#2000

Caltech Business Plan Competition

#1999

California Institute of Technology Institute Fellowship

#1996

University of Science and Technology of China Distinguished Student Scholarship

#1995

Anhui Province, China Excellent Student Award

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE General scores
  • TOEFL scores (International)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.