Meng Wang, Ph.D.
M.D./Ph.D. Student
Meng Wang is a graduate student in the (MD/PhD Program) studying neurotoxic astrogliosis under the mentorship of Naomi Sayre, Ph.D. For her research, Meng is studying the role of LRP1 in neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, with a particular focus on how astrocyte-LRP1 modulates neurotoxic astrogliosis after traumatic brain injuries. For her clinical specialty, Meng is considering pursuing ophthalmology or neurology.
About Me
I grew up in China and moved to Houston, Texas with my family at 17. At the University of Houston, I found my passion for research while working as a research assistant. After graduation, I continued working as a research assistant at Baylor College of Medicine before joining the STX-MSTP.
Hobbies/Interests
Fitness, traveling, music
Research Topic
Modulation of neurotoxic astrogliosis by LRP1 after traumatic brain injuries
Why I chose MD/PhD
I've always wanted to be a physician, but my passion for research ignited when I started working as a research assistant during college. After a few years of research, I concluded that the MD/PhD path was the ideal route for my career aspirations.
Why I chose MD/PhD at UT San Antonio
The thing that UT San Antonio attracted me most was how incredibly friendly and helpful everyone was when I was interviewing here. Being comfortable in this environment was one of the deciding factors for me.
Post-bac work or other affiliations
Research Assistant at Baylor College of Medicine
Research Assistant at the University of Houston
Education
B.S., Biology, University of Houston, 2017
Awards
(2024-2026): South Texas Alzheimer's and Neural Degenerations (STAND) Predoctoral T32 Fellowship AG082661
Publications
Chowdhury, B., Wang, M., Gnerer, J. P., & Dierick, H. A. (2021). . Communications biology, 4(1), 85.