Chi van Dang

Scientific Director at Ludwig Cancer Research

Chi Van Dang has an extensive work experience in the field of cancer medicine and research. Chi Van is currently a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Cancer Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine since 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Scientific Director of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research in New York starting from 2017. In this role, Dang was responsible for shaping scientific strategy and overseeing operations in multiple branches of the institute. Chi Van also held positions as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and The Johns Hopkins University, and as a Professor at The Wistar Institute. Dang was also the Professor and Director of the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2017. Chi Van'searlier roles include Executive Director of the Institute for Cell Engineering at Johns Hopkins Medicine and various professorships and leadership positions at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Overall, Dang has a diverse and significant experience in cancer research and leadership in academic institutions.

Chi Van Dang's education history begins in 1975 when they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry from the University of Michigan. From 1975 to 1978, they also pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Chemistry at Georgetown University. In 1978, Dang enrolled at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and graduated in 1982 with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree in Medicine.

Following their medical degree, Dang continued their education at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, specializing in Internal Medicine. Chi Van completed an Internship and Residency in the Osler Medical Service from 1982 to 1985.

From 1985 to 1987, Dang pursued a Hematology-Oncology Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, although the field of study for this fellowship was not specified.

In addition to their formal education, Dang has also obtained several certifications. However, the specific institutions or years of obtaining these certifications were not provided. Chi Van is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. Chi Van has also been recognized as a highly cited researcher in 2018 by the Clarivate Web of Science.

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  • Scientific Director

    July, 2017 - present