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Wei-Jen Tang is a Professor at the University of Chicago in the Ben May Department of Cancer Research. His research focuses on the molecular basis of protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions relevant to human diseases, particularly in cancer and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Tang's work involves studying various proteases that degrade amyloid peptides, which are crucial in the progression of Alzheimer's disease, and exploring the mechanisms of chemokines in regulating inflammation associated with chronic illnesses. His laboratory is also investigating bacterial toxins that exploit host cellular mechanisms for the bacteria's benefit, particularly those that raise intracellular cyclic AMP levels to facilitate bacterial propagation. With a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and postdoctoral training in Virology and Pharmacology, Tang has been awarded several accolades for his research, including being an Established Investigator for the American Heart Association. He leads multiple funded research projects examining the structural and functional aspects of his research interests, aiming to contribute to therapeutic innovations that could address significant health challenges.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Leading research in the field of cancer and structural biology, focusing on therapeutic innovations.
Department of Philosophy