Dr Guan Wang completed a MRes in Biomedical Sciences (2007) and a PhD in Integrated Biology (2013) at the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Scotland.

She currently serves as a Research Fellow at the School of Sport and Health Sciences of the University of Brighton, UK. Through training and research, she has developed particular insight into population genetics and high-throughput molecular biology. Her current research focuses on generating new biological evidence and facilitating the implementation of interventions that can be of use in global health issues, as well as understanding emerging health emergencies, such as COVID-19.