Xing Wang

Associate Professor, Chemistry

Research

Xing Wang’s research group utilizes nucleic acids and protein engineering to evolve new molecular binders, and create and customize designer DNA nanostructure-based “plug-and-play” platforms for bioengineering and bio-nanotechnology applications centered on healthcare.  He also has training in RNA-mediated genome programming and cellular engineering, and RNA chemistry and biology.  Wang is the inventor of the DNA Star and DNA Net platforms/strategy for multivalent and pattern-recognition enabled disease diagnostics and therapeutics (Nat. Chem., 2020; Nat. Protoc., 2022; J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2023, 2024).

Education

  • Ph.D., Chemistry, New York University

Campus Affiliations

Select Honors and Recognitions

  • Spoke Award, 2024
  • Mikashi Award, 2021