Key Research Areas
- Biomedical and health sciences
- Translational and applied biomedical research
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of disease
- Development of novel therapeutic and preventive strategies
- Health-related applications of biological and natural compounds
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Core Areas of Expertise
Dr. Wong specializes in biomedical and translational health sciences, with a strong focus on bioactive proteins and glycoproteins derived from fungi and mushrooms. His work integrates molecular biology, cancer biology, toxicology, antimicrobial strategies, and therapeutic biomaterials for disease treatment and health protection.
Recent Publications
2023
- Fungal antitumor protein D1 is internalized via endocytosis and inhibits non-small cell lung cancer proliferation through MAPK signaling pathway
- A novel mushroom (Auricularia polytricha) glycoprotein protects against lead-induced hepatoxicity, promotes lead adsorption, inhibits organ accumulation of lead, upregulates detoxifying proteins, and enhances immunoregulation in rats
- A bioresponsive genetically encoded antimicrobial crystal for the oral treatment of helicobacter pylori Infection
2022
- An update of lectins from marine organisms: Characterization, extraction methodology, and potential biofunctional applications
Awards & Patents
- Stanford top 2% scholar in Biophysics (career long & 2024)
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