Dr. Joe T. Nguyen is a highly accomplished researcher and dentist with a passion for advancing the field of dentistry and cancer research. He began his academic journey at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2011.

Driven by his passion for scientific research, Dr. Nguyen then pursued a dual DDS/PhD program at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He successfully completed his training in 2019, focusing his research on the intersection between dentistry and cancer biology.

Following his graduate studies, Dr. Nguyen joined the National Cancer Institute as a Cancer Research Training Award Post-doctoral Fellow, where he worked in Dr. Beverly Mock's Lab at the Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics. There, he gained valuable experience in cutting-edge cancer research, contributing to important projects and collaborating with renowned researchers in the field.

In 2020, Dr. Nguyen joined the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research as a Dental Clinical Research Fellow in Dr. Jacqueline Mays' Lab. There, he continued to build on his expertise in dental and cancer research, focusing on the development of novel therapies for immunologically driven diseases such as oral graft-versus-host-disease.

Thanks to his impressive track record, in 2022, Dr. Nguyen was appointed Chief Clinical Research Fellow and was awarded the prestigious K22 grant to support his research on immunologically driven diseases. His current work focuses on drug development and the building of mouse models of oral cancer, with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of patients with these devastating conditions.

Dr. Nguyen is a dedicated researcher and clinician who is committed to advancing our understanding of the mechanisms of disease and developing new and innovative treatments. He is highly respected by his colleagues and peers in the field, and his contributions are poised to have a significant impact on the future of dentistry and cancer research.

Disclosure: Dr. Nguyen has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.