Dr. Pin Wang

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Pin Wang received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 2003 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China, obtained in 1997. His research focuses on the emerging field of immunobioengineering, utilizing engineering principles and tools to develop novel molecular and cellular immunotherapies. His laboratory's ongoing projects explore various strategies including virus-derived vector systems for dendritic cell-targeted vaccine delivery, optimizing cellular immunotherapy through chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), and using immune cells as drug carriers for targeted immunomodulatory drug delivery to enhance cancer immunotherapy. Additionally, his work involves systems biology tools to model and understand signaling pathways mediated by designer molecules that activate T cells, alongside engineering methods to improve adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene delivery. Dr. Wang collaborates with bioengineers, chemists, immunologists, computer scientists, and systems biologists to address challenges in translational immunology, striving to innovate solutions that improve patient outcomes in cancer and infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Conducts research and teaches in the fields of chemical engineering and immunobioengineering.

Awards

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CIRM Tools Technology Award

2009-01-01
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USC Viterbi School of Engineering Viterbi Junior Research Award

2008-01-01
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California Institute of Technology Caltech Business Plan Competition

2000-01-01
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California Institute of Technology Institute Fellowship

1999-01-01
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University of Science and Technology of China Distinguished Student Scholarship

1996-01-01
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Anhui Province, China Excellent Student Award

1995-01-01

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.