Dr. Xiao Fan Wang

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Biography

Xiao-Fan Wang is the Donald Elizabeth Cooke Distinguished Professor of Cancer Research at Duke University, specifically within the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology. His research primarily focuses on elucidating the molecular nature of signaling mechanisms associated with the initiation of cellular senescence. He continues to study the changes in the tumor microenvironment that promote tumor progression and metastasis, particularly the interactions between tumor cells and the immune system. Ultimately, he aims for his studies in these areas to lead to the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of various types of human cancer.

Research Interests

Courses

PHARM 493: Research Independent Study PHARM 394: Research Independent Study

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)