A young woman with glasses and black hair stands on a cobblestone alleyway with her hands in her striped pants pockets, smiling at the camera. She wears a black polo shirt and striped pants. The alley is flanked by colorful walls, with buildings and greenery in the background.

Hoi Tong Wong, Ph.D.

Dr. Wong joined the Simon laboratory in 2024. She received her B.S. in Biology from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA, then went to Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY to receive her Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. Her research interests mainly lie in host pathogen interactions, with a focus in viral pathogenesis. In the Simon laboratory at the ISMMS, she hopes to continue doing impactful research that can be applied clinically to help others.

Outside of the lab, Dr. Wong enjoys traveling, reading, and trying new cuisines.

hoitong.wong@mssm.edu