Philip Y. Wang
About Philip Y. Wang
Philip Y. Wang serves as the Director of the Graduate Partnerships Program at the National Institutes of Health, a position he has held since 2016. He has an extensive background in research and education, with previous roles at NIH and advanced degrees in Biology and Philosophy.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Philip Y. Wang serves as the Director of the Graduate Partnerships Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he oversees the development and management of partnerships between NIH and various academic institutions. His responsibilities include enhancing graduate education and training opportunities for students in the biomedical field. Wang's leadership contributes to the advancement of collaborative research initiatives and educational programs at NIH.
Previous Positions at National Institutes of Health
Wang has held multiple roles at the National Institutes of Health throughout his career. He served as the Director of Student Services for the Graduate Partnerships Program from 2009 to 2012. He also worked as the Deputy Director of the Graduate Partnerships Program from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he was a Special Volunteer Researcher from 2009 to 2011 and a Postdoctoral Fellow for a brief period in 2009. His early career at NIH included a role as a Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow from 2001 to 2003 and as a Predoctoral Research Fellow while pursuing his Ph.D. from 2003 to 2009.
Education and Academic Background
Philip Y. Wang earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He later pursued advanced studies at the University of Maryland, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Philosophy and Neuroscience between 2003 and 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in research and academic program development at NIH.