University of Texas Southwestern Labs: Where Breakthroughs Happen

For Dr. Corey, research is like solving a complex puzzle, each discovery brings his lab closer to understanding how DNA and RNA can contribute to therapeutic tools. His lab designs synthetic strands of nucleic acids to control gene expression and develop targeted treatment strategies.

Dr. Liou explores the ways that organelles communicate within mammalian cells. These pathways are essential, not only to maintain cell homeostasis, but also to properly respond to stimulation from the environment.

Dr. Liu is exploring fundamental processes that fuel biological processes. His research investigates alternate ways our DNA can be read, how our genes regulate our daily function, and explores the many functions of RNA in our genome. 

Dr. Reese studies Toxoplasma gondii, one of the most widespread and successful parasites, which infects nearly one in three people worldwide. By understanding how the parasite completes its life cycle, Dr. Reese hopes to be able to intervene in human infections.

Dr. Zhang is driven by a deep curiosity. This passion drives his research into understanding protein-mediated regulatory pathways in our bodies. Understanding how these proteins interact could lead to discovering ways to correct them when they malfunction.