Dr. Sunny Wong

Professor

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Biography

Sunny Wong is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan Medical School. He is a member of the Rogel Cancer Center and U-M Skin Research Center. Wong's NIH-funded research focuses on the fundamental insights into skin and hair follicle biology, including epithelial stem cells and cancer. His lab studies the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the initiation and progression of basal cell carcinoma, particularly focusing on the biology of the upper hair follicle and sebaceous gland. He has directed the Training Program in Cell and Molecular Dermatology and served on the editorial board of Experimental Dermatology and as a consulting editor for JCI Insight. Wong's recent work addresses the genetic factors driving basal cell carcinoma formation, focusing on its implications for conditions such as alopecia and acne. He has participated in multiple NIH study sections, contributing to grant reviews for the American Cancer Society.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.