Entry Information

PART 1: PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Name

Cheng Wei

Title

Dr

Gender

Male

Recent Photo

Recent Photo

Date of Birth

07/05/1995

Place of Birth

China

Type of Identity Document Held

Passport

HKID / Passport Number

EL351

Nationality

Chinese

PART 2: CONTACT INFORMATION

Email Address

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Contact Phone Number

+46734892400

Address

Fogdevreten 11, Solna
STOCKHOLM
Sweden

PART 3: FORUM INTEREST

First Discipline to be Joined

Life Science and Medicine

Second Discipline to be Joined

N/A

Statement of Purpose to Join the Forum (max. 200 words)

I am a postdoctoral researcher at Karolinska Institutet, specializing in cancer research. My work focuses on understanding tumor heterogeneity and developing novel therapeutic strategies. With a background in clinical medicine and extensive experience in translational oncology, I am deeply committed to bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and clinical applications.

Attending the Hong Kong Laureate Forum will provide a unique opportunity to engage with world-class scientists, exchange ideas with fellow young researchers, and explore cutting-edge advancements in biomedical sciences. I aim to gain new insights, foster international collaborations, and contribute to discussions on innovative cancer therapies. This forum will be invaluable in shaping my future research and strengthening global scientific connections.

PART 4: ACADEMIC AND/OR RESEARCH INFORMATION

Academic Level / Position

Postdoc

Academic Subject / Research Field

Tumor (Glioma and neuroblastoma)

Current Affiliated University / Institution / Organisation

Karolinska Institutet

Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Transcript 1

Transcript1.pdf

First Academic or Research Referee *

First Referee Name

Susanne Schlisio, doctor.

First Referee University

Karolinska Institutet

First Referee Position

Associate professor

First Referee Email Address

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Second Academic or Research Referee

Publication List (if any)

List-of-Publications.pdf

Abstract of Research / Brief Description of Your Current Research Interest (max. 200 words)

During my master's and PhD studies, my research focus was on the development and progression of glioblastoma and the mechanisms of chemotherapy resistance, where I gained some understanding of the pathological features and treatment challenges of glioblastoma. In my post-doctoral phase, I explored the mechanisms of tumor heterogeneity and plasticity in neuroblastoma at Karolinska Institute, Sweden. Neuroblastoma, as a highly heterogeneous pediatric tumor, poses unique challenges due to the dynamic interactions and plasticity between its different cell subtypes, significantly affecting disease progression and treatment resistance. I aim to systematically investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the interswitching between the two major cell types in neuroblastoma and to identify potential therapeutic targets.

Would you like to present your Research in Poster Presentation Session and/or Flash Presentation?

No

PART 5: OTHERS

Did you participate in the inaugural Hong Kong Laureate Forum?

N/A

How Did You Know About the Forum?

Peers