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    Laboratory of Developmental Endocrinology

    Seeing the power of hormones

  • Our vision

    We are studying the fundamental biomedical questions that will help solve tomorrow's health problems.

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    Adrenal gland

    Small but powerful

    We seek to understand the regulatory mechanism of adrenal gland growth and development. We also aim to use the adrenal gland as the model to decipher connections among key signaling pathways such as Hedgehog, Wnt, and Notch.

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    Cell-fate cues

    From a genome-wide view

    Cells can sense and respond to the environment. Cell fate may be altered by many environmental cues, including hormones. For example, in the adrenal gland, thyroid hormone can accelerate cell differentiation and delay the regression process of the inner cortical cells. We are using next-generation sequencing (NGS) to see how cells respond to hormonal cues.

  • Meet Our Research Team

    Our team combines experience with passion and creativity. We are taking a multi-disciplinary approach integrating whole animal model, molecular approaches and genome-wide analysis.

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    Chen-Che Jeff Huang, DVM, PhD

    Principal Investigator

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    Yuan Kang, PhD

    Lab Manager

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    Ben M.
    Su K.

    Undergraduate Students

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    Former Lab Members

    PhD Student:

    Dr. Huifei Sophia Zheng (postdoc at City of Hope Biomedical Research Institute)

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    Former Lab Members

    Visiting Scholars:

    Dr. Qiongxia Lyu (Associate Professor at Henan University of Science and Technology

    Hui Wang (Postdoc at University of Pennsylvania)

     

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    Former Lab Members

    Undergraduates:

    ​Olivia R. (DVM student at Virginia-Maryland CVM)

    Courtney C. (MD student at McGovern Medical School)

    Kristina J. (DVM student at Western University CVM)

    Greer C. (DVM student at Auburn University CVM)
    Kari L. (MD student at University of Alabama-Birhingham)
    Kacey M. (DVM student at Auburn University CVM)

     

     

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    We Need You!

    The Future Researcher

     

  • Equipment

    How we make things right

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    RNA/DNA/Protein quantification

    Bioanalyzer, micro-volume spectrophotometer, fluorometer, and more.

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    Histology

    Wax embedding station, cryostat, microtome, and more.

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    Thermo Cyclers

    PCR and qPCR

  • Jobs

    Seeing the power of yourself

    Undergraduate Students

    We are interested in having undergraduate students join our research group. We are seeking next-generation young scientists who want to learn more about how to use mice as the animal model to address scientific questions. To apply, e-mail your CV with the title “Student Application” to LDE@auburn.edu

    Veterinary Students

    We are interested in having veterinary students join our research group. We are seeking next-generation DVM students who want to learn more about how to use mice as the animal model to address scientific questions. To apply, e-mail your CV with the title “Student Application” to LDE@auburn.edu