6/17/2025
We forge collaborative efforts at the dynamic intersection of biology, chemistry, and medicine, propelling forward the boundaries of scientific exploration. Our work revolves around the development of cutting-edge imaging tools,…
6/17/2025
How gene expression is regulated in chromatin is a fundamental question in molecular biology. The transcription program is a major determinant of cell identity; transcriptional regulation is involved in many…
6/17/2025
We study infectious disease pathogenesis and work to develop new therapies and diagnostics for infectious diseases and cancers using the new insights that we develop. In one set of projects we…
6/17/2025
Protein abundance and post-translational modifications (PTMs) are tightly regulated to control cellular activities and developmental processes. Dysregulated protein function, either through abnormal protein levels or PTMs, disrupts normal cellular activities…
6/17/2025
Under certain conditions, all essential biopolymers, such as polypeptides, nucleic acids and polysaccharides, have to cross at least one membrane to reach their final destinations. Examples include the secretion of…
6/17/2025
To treat cancer effectively, great efforts have been devoted to molecularly targeted therapy. While there have been great examples of success, cancer cells often develop drug resistance to evade therapy.…
6/17/2025
Research in our laboratory is focused on discovering the mechanisms that control stem cell fate. Specifically, we seek to identify factors that control the progression and branch points of cellular…