Dr. Tai Wu

Professor

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Biography

Tai Wu is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Molecular Cellular Biology at Northwestern University. Dr. Wu has an extensive academic background, having earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from Harvard University, along with a Master’s degree in Applied Physics from the same institution. He completed his undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as holding an additional Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Hong Kong. His research primarily focuses on the structural and functional relationships of proteins and DNA, particularly immunoglobulin-related proteins. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to the field, publishing numerous papers detailing key discoveries in molecular biology. His notable publications include works on HIV vaccine candidates and the analysis of variable regions in myeloma light chains, revealing critical insights into antibody complementarity and polypeptide structures.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.