Our vision
We are studying the fundamental biomedical questions that will help solve tomorrow's health problems.
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.
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.
Yuan Kang, PhD
Lab Manager
Ben M.
Su K.Undergraduate Students
Former Lab Members
PhD Student:
Dr. Huifei Sophia Zheng (postdoc at City of Hope Biomedical Research Institute)
Former Lab Members
Visiting Scholars:
Dr. Qiongxia Lyu (Associate Professor at Henan University of Science and Technology
Hui Wang (Postdoc at University of Pennsylvania)
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)We Need You!
The Future Researcher
Our Publications
Our contributions to the science of endocrinology
International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24(2), 933. 2023
Endocrine Connection 11(8), e220064. 2022
Journal of Visualized Experiments 178, e63143. 2021
Endocrinology 161(9):bqaa126. 2020
News
Thoughts, musings, and ruminations
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How we make things right
RNA/DNA/Protein quantification
Bioanalyzer, micro-volume spectrophotometer, fluorometer, and more.
Histology
Wax embedding station, cryostat, microtome, and more.
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
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