Michael K. Wong MD, PhD
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Michael K. Wong, MD, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Wong has decades of experience in translational research, drug development and biotech start-ups. He is an expert in the management of cutaneous malignancies including melanoma, basal cell, Merkel cell and squamous cell carcinomas. He has led clinical trials in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, vaccines and combination therapies. His goal is to lead a compassionate and meaningful way, in order to cure cancer.
Dr. Wong received his undergraduate degree, PhD in experimental pathology, and medical degree from University of Toronto. He completed a residency in human pathology at Sunny Brook Medical Center – The Toronto Hospital, and residency in internal medicine at The Toronto Hospital. He completed a fellowship in medical oncology at University of Toronto. He went on to complete research fellowships at American Red Cross – Holland Lab, and National Cancer Institute of Canada. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at American Red Cross.
Dr. Wong is board-certified in medical oncology and internal medicine.