Dr. Wen Kai Weng

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Wen-Kai Weng specializes in the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) with a focus on immunotherapy for lymphoma cancer. His research includes tumor-specific targeting therapy and allogeneic transplant strategies tailored for individual patients. He is actively engaged in clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness of allogeneic transplants in patients with cutaneous lymphoma. Dr. Weng holds multiple positions, including Associate Professor in both the Department of Medicine and Dermatology at Stanford University. He co-directs the Stanford Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic and has served on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Lymphoma Research Foundation. His academic interests encompass CAR T-cell therapy and various innovative approaches in oncology. Throughout his career, Dr. Weng has received numerous awards and grants, emphasizing his significant contributions to research in blood and marrow transplantation and lymphatic cancers. He is committed to developing novel strategies to improve patient outcomes in hematologic malignancies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Specializes in blood and marrow transplantation and lymphoma.

Awards

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Predoctoral National Research Service Award

1995-01-01
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Doctoral Dissertation Award

1995-01-01
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Charles Dorothy Andrew Bird Award

1996-01-01
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Fellowship

2004-01-01
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K08 Clinical Scientist Career Development Award

2009-01-01
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Developmental Research Award

2010-01-01

Courses

MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 MED 199

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.