Dr. Wilson Wong

Professor

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Biography

Wilson Wong is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University. He completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles, and his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research interests focus on metabolic engineering and immune cell engineering, where he aims to rapidly and predictably engineer desired properties in human immune cells to treat various diseases. Wong leads the Wong Lab, which employs design-driven approaches to synthetic biology for improving the functionality of mammalian cells in medical applications. He is particularly interested in engineering genetic circuits to enhance the efficacy and safety of adoptive T cell therapies, as well as using synthetic biology to construct novel signaling and transcription networks. Wong's work in adoptive cancer immunotherapy positions him at the forefront of developing therapies that augment immune cell capabilities against cancer while minimizing adverse effects. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to engineering and biology, establishing himself as a leading figure in this innovative field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Allen Distinguished Investigator Award

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National Academy Engineering: German-American Frontiers Engineering Invitee

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ACS Synthetic Biology: Young Investigator Award

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BU College of Engineering: Early Career Research Excellence Award

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NSF: CAREER Award

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Boston University: Ignition Award

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NIH: Director’s New Innovator Award

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BU Engineering: Dean’s Catalyst Award

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American Cancer Society: Postdoctoral Fellowship

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.