Research Staff

RAYMOND WONG, PH.D.

Dr. Raymond Wong received his PhD from the University of Southern California’s department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. He also earned his B.S. in Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California. He joined the Pacific Mesothelioma Center after serving as a research scientist at MannKind Corporation, where he supported the advancement of therapeutic cancer vaccines from preclinical stages to Phase I/II clinical trials. Dr. Wong has more than a decade of experience in the research and development of novel immunotherapy strategies to improve the medical outcome of life-threatening diseases.

IRINA IANCULESCU, PH.D.

Dr. Ianculescu was awarded her PhD in Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Southern California. She earned her B.A. in Cell and Molecular Biology from Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Ianculescu's doctoral dissertation focused on the role of histone acetyltransferases in androgen receptor mediated transcription in prostate cancer cells. She has over ten years’ experience applying molecular biology techniques to the understanding and treatment of various diseases including cancer and diabetes.