Dr. Sara Wong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sara Wong graduated from the University of Nottingham with a Vice Chancellor Research Excellence funded PhD in 2021. Her doctoral research investigated the modulation of oxytocin brain penetration through intranasal delivery using a novel conjugate peptide in cellular acute models of schizophrenia. Following her PhD, she maintained her interest in behavioral neuroscience and neuronal circuitry by joining the Dementia Research Institute. Currently, she works in the Franks-Wisden laboratory and the Care Research & Technology Centre at the University of Surrey, specifically focusing on the Surrey Sleep Research Centre. Her ongoing project investigates the circuitry microstates associated with REM sleep and their importance in mood regulation from preclinical and clinical perspectives. Sara is also passionate about science outreach and engagement, having organized events and collaborated with organizations such as the Brilliant Club, Imperial Summer School, Alzheimer's Research UK, London Network Open Day, and the National Brain Bee competition during the Imperial College London Great Exhibition Road Festival.

Research Interests

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.