Henry L. Wong

Associate Professor at Pharmacology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities0 Followers

Dr. Henry L. Wong conducts research on therapeutic discovery and development, with a particular emphasis on molecular biology. He is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Minnesota. In addition to his role in the department, Dr. Wong is also a Research Associate Professor at the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Development (ITDD), where he serves as the Director of Pharmacology and Biomarkers. Dr. Wong's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brooklyn College. He furthered his education by earning a PhD in Biology/Immunology from Case Western Reserve University in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. His extensive training in molecular biology has equipped him with the skills necessary to contribute significantly to the field of therapeutic discovery. At the University of Minnesota, Dr. Wong is actively engaged in research activities and collaborations that aim to advance the understanding and development of new therapeutic agents. His work often involves exploring novel molecular pathways and biomarkers that can be targeted for therapeutic intervention. Through his leadership at ITDD, he plays a crucial role in guiding research projects that have the potential to translate into clinical applications. Dr. Wong's contributions to the field are not limited to his research endeavors. He is also involved in mentoring students and junior researchers, fostering an environment of learning and innovation. His commitment to education and research excellence is reflected in his numerous publications and presentations at national and international conferences. In addition to his academic and research responsibilities, Dr. Wong is an active member of several professional organizations related to pharmacology and molecular biology. His dedication to the field is evident in his ongoing efforts to push the boundaries of therapeutic discovery and development, making significant strides in improving patient outcomes through innovative research.

Research Interests

Therapeutic discovery molecular biology pharmacology biomarkers drug development immunology medicinal chemistry molecular pathways

Publications

1 - Normal and cancer fibroblasts differentially regulate TWIST1, TOX and cytokine gene expression in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma,BMC Cancer

Syed Jafar Mehdi , Andrea Moerman-Herzog , Henry K. Wong ,

, 2021-05-03

2 - Normal and Cancer Fibroblasts Differentially Regulate Cytokine Genes and TWIST1 and TOX Expression in Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma ,

Syed Jafar Mehdi , Andrea Moerman-Herzog , Henry K Wong ,

, 2020-10-30

3 - Reversible male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism due to energy deficit,Clinical Endocrinology

Henry K. Wong , Rudolf Hoermann , Mathis Grossmann ,

, 3-9, 2019-04-11

4 - Practice Management: Observations, Issues, and Empirical Evidence,Journal of Periodontology

Henry Meng Yeong Wong , Jeffrey Braithwaite ,

, 196-203, 2001-02-01

5 - Prevalence and risk factors for malignancy in hysteroscopy‐resected endometrial polyps,International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Cheong Lung Henry Wong , Po Lam So ,

, 433-441, 2021-03-20

6 - In vivo regulation of the cytolytic T cell response to hapten‐altered self: suppressor T cells induced in the regional lymph nodes by exposure to syngeneic spleen cells,European Journal of Immunology

Henry L. Wong , Jack R. Battisto ,

, 629-633, 1984-01-01

7 - Comparison of broadband UVB, narrowband UVB, broadband UVA and UVA1 on activation of apoptotic pathways in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells,Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine

Chanisada Tuchinda , Henry W. Lim , Faith M. Strickland , Esther A. Guzmán , Henry K. Wong ,

, 2-9, 2007-01-25

8 - Epidemiologic Trends of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma in Arkansas Reveals Demographic Disparities,Cancers

Delice Kayishunge , Sophia Ly , Joseph Su , Henry K. Wong ,

, 4329, 2022-09-04

9 - Adaptation of existing behaviour models to unsaturated states: application to CJS model,International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics

Jean‐Michel Pereira , Henry Wong , Philippe Dubujet , Patrick Dangla ,

, 1127-1155, 2005-06-10

10 - High-Performance Instruction Scheduling Circuits for Superscalar Out-of-Order Soft Processors,ACM Transactions on Reconfigurable Technology and Systems

Henry Wong , Vaughn Betz , Jonathan Rose ,

, 1-22, 2018-01-09

11 - Convergenceconfinement analysis of a bolt-supported tunnel using the homogenization method,Canadian Geotechnical Journal

Henry Wong , Didier Subrin , Daniel Dias ,

, 462-483, 2006-05-01

12 - Gene Expression Comparison between Sézary Syndrome and Lymphocytic-Variant Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Refines Biomarkers for Sézary Syndrome,Cells

Andrea Moerman-Herzog , Syed J. Mehdi , Henry K. Wong ,

, 1992, 2020-08-29

13 - Bacterial lactoferrin-binding protein A binds to both domains of the human lactoferrin C-lobe,Microbiology

Henry Wong , Anthony B. Schryvers ,

, 1729-1737, 2003-07-01

14 - Evolving Insights in the Pathogenesis and Therapy of Cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides and Sezary Syndrome),British Journal of Haematology

Henry K. Wong , Anjali Mishra , Timothy Hake , Pierluigi Porcu ,

, 150-166, 2011-08-25

15 - Effects of Friction Coefficient and Receptor Number on Cell-Substrate Interactions During Migration,ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B

Henry C. Wong , William C. Tang ,

, 373-374, 2010-06-16

16 - 4‐disubstituted furans, 5. Regiospecific mono‐ipso‐iodination of 3,4‐bis(trimethylsilyl)furan and regiospecific ipso‐iodination of tris[(4‐alkyl‐ or ‐aryl)furan‐3‐yl]boroxines to 4‐substituted 3‐(trimethylsilyl)furans and unsymmetrical, 3,4‐disubstituted furans,Liebigs Annalen der Chemie

Zhi Zhong Song , Henry N. C. Wong ,

, 29-34, 1994-01-13

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