Ing-Nang Wang

Ing-Nang Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University at Albany, State University of New York. His research focuses on experimental evolution using bacteriophages as model systems, particularly studying the genetic basis of life history traits and the identification of bacterial enzymes targeted by ssRNA phage lysis proteins. With a PhD from SUNY Stony Brook, he has made significant contributions to understanding phage fitness, lysis timing, and evolutionary trade-offs in microbial systems.

Research Interests

Wang's work explores:

• Evolution of phage lysis timing and its impact on fitness
• Role of bacterial enzymes in phage-mediated lysis
• Trade-offs in replication vs. dispersal strategies
• Antibiotic development via phage lysis proteins
• Stochasticity in lytic infection dynamics

Publication Trends

His recent studies (2012-2023) highlight evolutionary trade-offs, noise in biological timing, and phage therapy applications, with interdisciplinary connections to epidemiology and antibiotic discovery. Earlier work established foundational insights into phage lysis mechanisms and bacterial genome evolution.

Labs & Teams

He is affiliated with The RNA Institute, where his lab investigates microbial evolutionary processes and potential therapeutic applications of phage lysis proteins.