OUR TEAM
Young C. Jang, Ph.D.
Educational Experience:
Harvard University (Postdoc), University of Texas (Ph.D.), University of Florida (M.S.), Korea University (B.S.)
Research Interests:
Stem Cell Biology and Aging
Overview:
Dr. Jang’s lab uses multi-disciplinary approaches to study muscle stem cell biology and develops bioactive stem cell delivery vehicles for use in regenerative medicine. Dr. Jang’s lab studies both basic aspects of muscle stem cell biology, especially systemic/metabolic regulations of stem cell and stem cell niche, as well as more translational aspects of muscle stem cell and mesenchymal stem cell for use in therapeutic approaches for musculoskeletal aging, neuromuscular diseases, and traumatic injuries.
1. Metabolic regulation of stem cell function
2. Systemic regulation of muscle homeostasis
3. Engineering muscle stem cell niche for regenerative medicine
Our Team
Nan Hee Lee, Ph.D.
Post Doc/Lab Manager
School of Biological Sciences
Woojin Han, Ph.D.
Post Doc
Co-advised by Dr. Andres Garcia
School of Mechanical Engineering
Shannon Anderson, B.S.
Cell and Tissue Engineering Trainee
Co-advised by Dr. Nick Willett
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mahir Mohiuddin, B.S.
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Jennifer (Jeong Moon) Choi, M.S.
Graduate Research Assistant
School of Biological Sciences
Utku Ergun, B.S.
Master's Student
School of Biological Sciences
Tsvetomira Peykova
Undergraduate Student
Biology Major
Berna Aliya
Undergraduate Student
Neuroscience Major
Skylar Vander Laan
Undergraduate Student
Biomedical Engineering Major