Research
Molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neural development
Appointments
- Professor, Human Genetics
- Member, Bioinformatics GPB Home Area
- Brain Research Institute
- Eli & Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Research
- Gene Regulation GPB Home Area
- Genetics & Genomics GPB Home Area
- JCCC Gene Regulation Program Area
- Neuroscience GPB Home Area
Appointments
His current research focuses on the actions of DNA methylation and chromatin-remodeling in regulating neural gene expression, neuronal function, and stem cell differentiation and reprogramming.
Publications
- Ning, R, Xiang, Y, Santos, MMD, Zhang, K, Fan, G, Li, X et al.. Odorous disinfection byproducts from sweet peptides during chlorination. Water Res. 2026;300 :125942. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2026.125942. PubMed PMID:42013613 .
- Zhang, X, Zhang, Z, Fu, J, Zhou, G, Li, G, Cao, Y et al.. Toward circular Gallium: Recovery pathways from Bayer Liquor, red Mud, fly Ash, and e-waste. Waste Manag. 2026;218 :115543. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2026.115543. PubMed PMID:42008918 .
- Li, P, Yang, E, Zhang, X, Shi, Y, Chen, C, Fan, G et al.. TIMP1 Derived from Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promotes Bladder Cancer Progression by Regulating the Formation of VDIMs through the RAP1 Pathway. Int J Biol Sci. 2026;22 (7):3322-3341. doi: 10.7150/ijbs.130720. PubMed PMID:42003907 PubMed Central PMC13085890.
- Ji, X, Huang, Y, Wang, J, Dong, Z, Ni, R, Su, Z et al.. JP2 and JCN Crosstalk Abrogate MURF1-Mediated JCN Ubiquitination and Degradation in Cardiomyocytes. JACC Basic Transl Sci. 2026;11 (5):101534. doi: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2026.101534. PubMed PMID:42000606 .
- Sun, Z, Zhang, X, Zheng, Q, Wu, B, Fan, G, Shi, G et al.. A pig model of human radiation-induced veno-occlusive liver disease reveals ferroptosis as a therapeutic target. Cell Rep Med. 2026; :102745. doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2026.102745. PubMed PMID:41997141 .