Xinyu (Eric) Wang, PhD | PCOM Georgia Faculty
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XINYU (ERIC) WANG, PHD 
Professor of Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology

Headshot of Dr. Xinyu 'Eric' Wang

Dr. Eric Wang received his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Peking University in Beijing, China. He earned his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin. Following his PhD, he underwent postdoctoral training at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Wang joined PCOM in 2010 and has since been a foundational member of the faculty, primarily teaching courses related to pharmaceutics and pharmacology, such as Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Compounding, Pharmaceutical Calculation, and pharmacology of medications in various diseases. His dedication to developing a rigorous and effective curriculum has been instrumental in improving student learning outcomes.

In his role as an educator, Dr. Wang has received numerous accolades, including being named Teacher of the Year four times (2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023) by his students. His mentorship extends beyond the classroom, guiding PharmD, DO, and Biomedical Science Thesis students through their research projects and presentations at local and national scientific meetings. His commitment to student success is evident in the numerous awards his mentees have received for their research posters at PCOM Research Day events.

Dr. Wang’s research interests focus on drug discovery and development, particularly in identifying compounds with anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. His recent work has explored the inhibitory effects of natural compounds on multiple myeloma, a type of plasma cell cancer. This research has garnered recognition, including the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) New Investigator Award in 2016. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and presented his findings at various national and international conferences.

In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities, Dr. Wang has been an active participant in numerous committees at PCOM, including curriculum, assessment, admissions, scholarship and awards, faculty development, and faculty search committees. He played a crucial role in the ACPE accreditation process and contributed to the success of the School of Pharmacy’s accreditation and site visits. Dr. Wang also serves as a guest editor for several peer-reviewed journals and a reviewer for various grants and scholarly publications. He is involved in faculty development initiatives, particularly supporting virtual teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. His multifaceted contributions have significantly advanced the academic and research missions of PCOM.

Education

  • PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 2008
  • BS in Pharmacy, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China, 1997

Training

  • BRB-ArrayTools Data Analysis Workshop, NIH, Washington DC, July14, 2006
  • Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Modeling workshop; School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York; May 18-21, 2008
  • Introductory Compounding Lab Training, PCCA, Houston, Texas; June 8-9, 2015
  • Introductory GastroPlus® Virtual Workshop, Simulations Plus Inc.; Nov. 15-19, 2021.
  • Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling for FIH Predictions Virtual Workshop, Simulations Plus Inc.; Feb. 21-March 18, 2022.
  • Application Based Drug Discovery Workshop, Simulations Plus Inc.; Jan. 9-31, 2023.
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