UT Health San Antonio

Lizhen Chen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy

Currently seeking M.S. & Ph.D. students

 

The goal of Dr. Lizhen Chen's research is to discover the molecular pathways involved in neuronal aging and disease and to translate such findings into potential therapeutic targets. Specifically, our research focuses on the genetic and epigenetic regulations in neuronal aging, degeneration and age-dependent axon regeneration. Through collaboration, we are also working on cancer epigenetics. We use C. elegans, mouse models and iPSCs in our research. The short life span and powerful genetics of C. elegans offer a unique advantage for understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neuronal aging. The findings from C. elegans will then be applied to mammals.

Related diseases: Neurodegeneration, Neuron injury, and cancer

Techniques: Genetic screening, Genomic approaches, and Live imaging

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