Drapkin Lab investigates the molecular drivers of oncogenesis, metastasis, and chemoresistance in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) to discover new therapeutic targets. 

The Mosley Lab develops and applies innovative genomic and informatics approaches to identify opportunities to use genetic background to inform clinical and public health decision-making, to identify risk factors and biomarkers of disease, and to identify and reduce heath inequities in vulnerable populations. 

We investigate the neuroepigenetic mechanisms regulating synaptic plasticity in the hypothalamus, their role in maintaining body weight set-point, and how their dysregulation contributes to diet-induced obesity, weight-regain, and aging-related impairments in appetite.

Our current research is focused on biochemical and structural studies of how membrane molecules signal to the actin cytoskeleton through a large, five-protein complex named the WAVE Regulatory Complex (WRC). 

Muto lab leverages both cutting-edge wet-lab and multi-omics approaches to understand gene regulatory mechanism driving kidney diseases. Current projects are focused on acute kidney injury and polycystic kidney disease.

Research lab led by Connie Hsia, M.D., in the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program of UT Southwestern Medical School.

Leveraging cutting-edge genetic and chemical screens to uncover novel and enhanced therapeutics for cancer treatment.

In the Suleiman Lab, we focus on studying the podocyte biology, specifically the actin dynamics and cytoskeleton. Our research includes examining the balance of Rac and RhoA, two members of the Rho small GTPases, in both healthy and diseased kidneys. 

The Wang Lab investigates the roles of genetic factors and transcriptional regulation in skeletal diseases and bone cancer.

The Tatara Laboratory applies engineering technologies to study and treat infectious diseases. We are particularly engaged in device-related infection, orthopedic immunology, and pathogen virulence on biomaterial surfaces.