Dr. Taia Wang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Taia T. Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology at Stanford University. Dr. Wang's research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of antibody effector cell biology that enhance vaccine responses and improve disease outcomes. She completed the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, obtaining her M.D. and Ph.D. in biomedical sciences. Her doctoral research under Dr. Peter Palese explored structural determinants of broad influenza virus immunity. In her postdoctoral work with Dr. Jeffrey Ravetch, she investigated the variability of human IgG glycosylation and its regulatory effects on vaccination responses. Dr. Wang's work has demonstrated critical insights into IgG glycosylation and its impact on vaccine quality and disease severity in viral infections such as dengue. A recipient of numerous awards, she has been recognized as a Searle Scholar and has received several prestigious fellowships. She is also involved in various academic and advisory roles within the medical research community.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Member of the Faculty in the Department of Medicine specializing in Infectious Diseases.

Awards

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Searle Scholars Award

2018-01-01
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Investigator Award

2017-01-01

Courses

IMMUNOL 202 INDE 217 IMMUNOL 399 MI 399 MED 370 IMMUNOL 290

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.