LANG WU
Welcome new assistant researcher Population Sciences in the Pacific Program , Cancer Epidemiology
Lang Wu , PhD , focuses his research on the epidemiologic investigation of genetic , molecular , nutritional and lifestyle factors in cancer risk and prognosis . He utilizes an integrative multi-omics ( e . g . genomics , transcriptomics , methylomics , proteomics and metabolomics ) research approach to identify novel susceptibility genes and biomarker candidates for prostate , breast and pancreatic cancers .
Wu has led two large studies evaluating associations of genetically-predicted gene expression levels with risks of breast and prostate cancers . In his recent studies , Wu and collaborators identified potential new susceptibility genes , DNA methylation and protein biomarkers for prostate and pancreatic cancers . These research findings have built a strong foundation for further investigation of their potential in improving risk assessment and early detection of these cancers .
Wu ’ s long-term research goal is to translate the gained knowledge on risk assessment and early detection of human malignancies into clinical practice .
I WAS ATTRACTED TO HAWAI ‘ I BECAUSE OF ITS UNIQUE ETHNIC DIVERSITY ,
WHICH PROVIDES EXCELLENT RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MY RESEARCH IN UNDERSTUDIED POPULATIONS .”
- LANG WU
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