Paul C. Wang

Paul C. Wang is a Professor in the Department of Radiology at the College of Medicine, Howard University, where he also serves as Director of the Molecular Imaging Laboratory. He is a trained applied radiation physicist from MIT and has been a key figure in advancing imaging research at Howard since 1989. His lab functions as a university core facility and fosters multidisciplinary collaborations with institutions including Children’s National, Georgetown University, USDA, and NIST. He also holds the position of Chair Professor at Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan.

Education:

• B.S. in Physics, Fu Jen Catholic University, 1974
• M.S. in Physics, University of Rhode Island, 1976
• Ph.D. in Applied Radiation Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1982

Dr. Wang's research focuses on advanced imaging techniques for biomedical applications. His work spans NMR imaging and spectroscopy in cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases; optical and molecular imaging; nanotechnology for targeted drug delivery; and nuclear medicine. His team has developed innovative nanoparticles to enhance chemotherapy targeting and improve diagnostic sensitivity. He is also deeply involved in medical physics education and training across undergraduate, graduate, medical, and postdoctoral levels.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory emphasizes multimodal imaging (MRI, PET/SPECT/CT, optical) in preclinical models, with strong translational applications in oncology, cardiology, and neuroscience. His work integrates physics, engineering, and biomedicine to develop next-generation diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

Scientific Awards:

• Howard University College of Medicine, Outstanding Faculty Researcher Award (2008)
• Howard University College of Medicine Dr. Moses Wharton Young Research Award (2010)
• Fu Jen Catholic University Distinguished Alumni Award, Taipei, Taiwan (2010)
• Fu Jen Catholic University Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, Taipei, Taiwan (2014)
• Howard University Cancer Center, Conquering Cancer Award (2016)

Dr. Wang has been Principal Investigator on 23 federally and industry-funded projects, including four multi-year Department of Defense (DoD) training grants. He successfully secured funding for major imaging infrastructure, including a Bruker 7T and 9.4T MRI, PerkinElmer IVIS optical imager, and Bruker Albira PET/SPECT/CT system. He mentors a diverse research team and coordinates imaging projects across the University Imaging Core. He also promotes international collaboration, particularly between U.S. and Chinese research communities in nanomedicine.

Dr. Wang leads the Molecular Imaging Laboratory, which evolved into a synergistic research center supporting both Howard University and neighboring institutions. The lab provides hands-on training and promotes multidisciplinary research using NMR, optical, and nuclear imaging modalities. Key team members include Dr. Tsang-Wei Tu (Assistant Professor), Drs. Chao-Hsiung Hsu and Yi-Yo Hsu (Research Associates), Mr. Stephen Lin (Lab Manager), and research assistants Mr. Artur Agaronyan and Ms. Sunny Ji.