Genomic & state-dependent regulation of neural circuit plasticity

Health effects of air polution, transport of bacteria and fungi in the atmosphere

Our studies proceed along three major lines: (1) Microbial population dynamics under stress, (2) Understanding drought resistance and engineering drought-resistant nutritious plants (3) The plant microbiome and its dynamics

Studying cell-cell communication mechanisms of malaria parasites within a population and with their hosts

Illuminating antigen presenters and their cross-talk with T cells to execute inflammatory and peaceful immune responses.

We study how osteoclasts, the only cells in our body that can degrade bone, are formed and how they function, both in health and in disease

Functional genomics and transcriptomics in mouse models and humans

Mechanisms of oligodendrocyte and white matter aging and rejuvenation.

The role of cellular mechanisms, signaling and metabolic crosstalk in mediating microbial interaction (host-virus, host-bacteria, predator-prey) in the marine environment

Organ growth, regeneration and aging: A focus on the vascular system.

We study how antibodies are generated in response to invading pathogens in mouse models, infected subjects and cancer patients. We use this information to produce novel antibodies for immunotherapy.

Systematic analysis of combinatorial signals during cellular fate determination processes

With background in fluid dynamics and biogeochemistry, we study the properties of kidney stones and urine, as well as the function of ureteral stents, and implications for clinical diagnoses and treatments.

Decipher expression of molecular pathways and their function in cells, disease models and samples from patients.