Ying Wang
Associate Professor
Education
B.S. in Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Postdoc. in Prof. George B. Benedek’s lab, Center for Material Science and Engineering and Department of Physics, MIT
Specialization in Teaching
Physical Chemistry (CHM321, CHML320, CHML321)
Biochemistry and Biophysical Chemistry (CHML468, CHML325)
Research Interests
Our research group focuses on biomedical and biopharmaceutical sciences, integrating computational and experimental approaches to address critical therapeutic challenges. We employ advanced bioinformatic and protein modeling tools to design proteins and peptides with precise structures and binding selectivities. Using molecular biology and chemical methods, we engineer lipid-based and viral vectors for targeted delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Additionally, we have established expertise in evaluating and optimizing the colloidal stability of protein solutions to enable high-concentration therapeutic formulations. Through collaborations with academic and industrial partners, we are currently advancing four main research projects:
1. Structure-based design of broadly protective influenza vaccines
2. Novel GLP-1R/GIPR dual agonists for stroke treatment
3. Neuroprotective proteins in deep-diving marine mammals
4. Colloidal stability evaluation of therapeutic antibody solutions for high-concentration formulation development
Lab website: https://www.thewanglab.org/
UNCW Brain Health Resilience Hub: https://uncw.edu/research/projects/brain-health-resilience/