6/17/2025
Why do some animals have the ability to regenerate certain tissues and organs, while others have lost this capacity? The study of regenerative biology and medicine have shown that the…
6/17/2025
Our laboratory is specifically interested in the regulation of vascular cell commitment, differentiation and cell cycle progression, and defining signaling pathways that modulate these processes. We also aim to understand…
6/17/2025
I worked as a postdoctoral fellow and research scientist from 2017-2024 at the University of Virginia, Department of Genome Sciences. Under the supervision of Dr. Chongzhi Zang, I developed a…
6/17/2025
My research focuses on the development and application of statistical methods for 'omics prediction and 'omics risk score prediction of complex human diseases and traits. My main interests in human…
6/17/2025
Maintaining tissue integrity is critical for a healthy body. Cell competition ensures tissue integrity by eliminating sick cells from the population. However, oncogenic mutations can convert a normal cell into…
6/17/2025
The research interests in the Kaya Lab lie in the mechanistic understanding of pathways regulating cellular aging and age-related disease progression. We believe that a strong understanding of biological problems…
6/17/2025
Chemical and nutrient signaling are fundamental for all cellular processes, including interactions between the mammalian host and the microbiota, which have a significant impact on health and disease. My lab…
9/18/2025
My research program at the University of Virginia (UVA) investigates how the heart communicates with other organs to regulate systemic metabolism, and how these pathways can be targeted to treat…
6/17/2025
Human development, immunity, wound healing, fertility, and nutrient uptake all depend upon the ability of cells to change shape. Acquisition of an asymmetric or polarized morphology by a cell is…
6/17/2025
The long-term goal of our research program is to elucidate the roles of peripheral and central glia and glial-glial interactions during nervous system development, maintenance and disease/injury. Using Danio rerio…
