by Jason Fairchild | May 6, 2024
The Babitt laboratory focuses on understanding the molecular underpinnings of iron homeostasis in health and disease. We previously discovered that the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-SMAD signaling pathway plays a crucial role in regulating systemic iron homeostasis...
by Jason Fairchild | May 6, 2024
A major research focus of the Arnaout Laboratory is to elucidate the structure and function of integrins, divalent cation-dependent cell adhesion receptors that play vital roles in normal cell physiology but also in common diseases. We use the information derived from...
by Jason Fairchild | Apr 4, 2022
My research laboratory focuses on discovery of genes and pathways underlying sleep and circadian rhythm disorders and investigates their mechanistic links with type 2 diabetes. We aim to chart a course from genetic discoveries to biological, physiologic, and clinical...
by Jason Fairchild | Apr 4, 2022
The Soukas laboratory focuses on identification and characterization of genetic pathways that promote healthy aging and reduce aging-associated metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer. The lab uses a combination of genetic approaches in...
by Jason Fairchild | Apr 4, 2022
The Florez lab aims to bring the treatment of diabetes and its complications into the new era of molecular medicine, using genetic and metabolomic approaches. To achieve these objectives, the lab undertakes the following set of activities: 1. Genetic discovery via...
