Derek Alan Wong

Derek Alan Wong is a HS Associate Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, with dual appointments in Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. His clinical and research focus centers on genetic disorders, particularly inborn errors of metabolism, newborn screening, and mathematical/computer modeling of biological processes.

Education:

• B.A./M.S. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University
• Medical degree and pediatric residency (institution unspecified)
• Fellowship in clinical and biochemical genetics at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (2002)

Research Themes: Dr. Wong's work spans genetic disease diagnostics, cell-free bioproduction systems, and therapeutic development for metabolic disorders. Recent projects include creating glycoCAP platforms for vaccine production and analyzing KMT2B-related neurodevelopmental disorders.

Scientific Contributions: His publications highlight expertise in genetic screening programs, synthetic biology applications, and translational medicine. Major works include clinical exome sequencing for rare diseases and metabolic engineering of sialoglycoproteins.