Dr. Shao En Ong

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shao-En Ong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Washington. His research focuses on drug discovery and precision medicine, particularly studying intracellular signaling and the molecular basis of disease. Ong's lab employs system-wide profiling approaches to analyze signaling networks and regulatory post-translational modifications that occur in processes dysregulated by human diseases. He has developed innovative proteomics methods and chemoproteomics techniques for protein quantification, which have contributed to understanding the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in cancer. Ong's work aims to gain new insights into the dynamics of cellular states and the complexities involved in disease mechanisms.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and conducting research in pharmacology.

Awards

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New Investigator Award Lecture

2016-11-01

Courses

PHCOL401 PHCOL510 PHCOL513 PHCOL531 CONJ532 BPSD542

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.