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Hong-Jian "James" Wei, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor
  • Wu Lab

Dr. Wei is a cancer biologist with expertise in tumor biology, cancer microenvironment research, and the development of innovative cancer treatments. His current research focuses on central nervous system (CNS) malignancies, with a particular emphasis on diffuse midline glioma (DMG)/diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and glioblastoma. A significant challenge in treating these malignancies is the heterogeneous blood-brain barrier (BBB), which restricts the efficacy of systemic therapies. Dr. Wei is investigating the use of focused ultrasound (FUS), a non-invasive technique to open the BBB, to enhance drug delivery and immune modulation. This approach is being studied in combination with radiotherapy to improve treatment outcomes for patients with DIPG/DMG and glioblastoma.

  • Associate Research Scientist, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Medical Center
  • Core Manager, Small Animal Radiation Research Platform (SARRP), Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC), Columbia University Medical Center
  • Translational Research Lead, Initiative for Drug Delivery Innovation
  • Project Assistant Professor, School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
  • Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Medical Center
  • Ph.D., Cancer Biology, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
  • M.S., Biomedical Science, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
  • B.S., Medical Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan