Columbia University in the City of New York · BiochemistryHarris Microbiome Lab
Harris H Wang · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Harris H. Wang's lab focuses on understanding the complex ecosystems of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, emphasizing how their spatial distribution impacts health and disease. By using advanced techniques like spatial metagenomics and single-cell genomics, the lab investigates how the gut microbiome contributes to digestion, immune responses, and recovery from infections, such as Clostridioides difficile. Their innovative approaches aim to enhance our understanding of microbial roles and pave the way for better microbiome-based therapies.
microbiomespatial metagenomicsgut healthClostridioides difficilefecal microbiota transplantation
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop new spatial metagenomic techniques for microbiome analysis.
AIM 02Investigate microbiome recovery after fecal microbiota transplantation.
AIM 03Isolate new gut microbial strains and study their interactions.
Skills the Lab Values
PCRsingle-cell genomicsmicrobial culture techniquesdata analysisrobotics in culturomics
Output against the department
Publications169bottom 49% of dept.204th of 402
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Citations15ktop 30% of dept.120th of 402
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