Robert Wang

Dr. Robert Wang is Professor at Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical, Social and Administrative Sciences. His research program focuses on cystic fibrosis mechanisms, protein misfolding, and molecular chaperone therapies, supported by NIH, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and American Heart Association grants. He maintains affiliations with the Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Research Center at UAB.

Dr. Wang's research examines protein misfolding in cystic fibrosis and molecular chaperone-based therapeutic approaches. He also investigates pedagogical innovations in pharmacy education, particularly personalized remediation strategies.

Honors include:

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
• American Heart Association Scientist Development Award
• Faculty Member of the Year (2013)

He mentors PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduates, integrating research with classroom teaching in Samford's Christian academic environment.