University of Arizona · PhysiologyLiang Lab
Mingyu Liang · Tucson, Arizona
Research Focus
Dr. Mingyu Liang's lab at the University of Arizona focuses on understanding the genetic and epigenetic factors behind chronic kidney disease. They are developing a unique set of human stem cell models to investigate how specific genetic variations influence kidney function. This research aims to create valuable resources for scientists studying kidney disease and to help develop targeted therapies.
chronic kidney diseasegeneticsepigeneticsGWASinduced pluripotent stem cells
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop human iPSC lines for kidney disease research
AIM 02Create datasets for studying kidney function mechanisms
AIM 03Investigate the impact of genetic variations on gene expression in kidney cells
Skills the Lab Values
genome editinghuman induced pluripotent stem cell cultureSNP analysismolecular functional studiesin vivo experimentationdata analysis
Output against the department
Publications299top 17% of dept.50th of 286
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Citations9.6ktop 35% of dept.99th of 286
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