University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · GeneticsPediatric Cancer Diagnostics Lab
Jeremy R Wang · Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Research Focus
Dr. Jeremy R. Wang's lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill focuses on improving pediatric cancer diagnosis, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). By utilizing cost-effective nanopore sequencing technology, the lab aims to create affordable and robust diagnostic methods that can accurately classify a variety of childhood cancers. The goal is to ensure that all children, regardless of their location, have access to the appropriate and potentially life-saving treatment for their cancer.
pediatric cancernanopore sequencinglow-income countriescancer diagnosismolecular geneticsgenomic classificationsolid tumorsleukemias
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop and validate nanopore sequencing methods for pediatric cancer diagnosis.
AIM 02Create scalable diagnostic platforms for low and middle-income countries.
AIM 03Classify various types of childhood cancers using genomic techniques.
AIM 04Optimize protocols for use with challenging biological samples.
AIM 05Enhance access to accurate cancer treatment through improved diagnostics.
Skills the Lab Values
nanopore sequencingmolecular diagnosticsRNA sequencingflow cytometrydata analysisbioinformaticscell culturegenetic analysis
Output against the department
Publications149bottom 48% of dept.135th of 259
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Citations4.5kbottom 24% of dept.197th of 259
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