Why do stem cells cause disease?
Our lab is investigating the mechanisms of stem cell regulation and tumorigenesis using Drosophila model system. Our special focus is to understand how genes are regulated in physiological stem cells and in stem-like tumor cells. Leveraging the advantageous characteristics of Drosophila, including its compact size, straightforward anatomy, and genetic manipulability, we are trying to understand fundamental questions in general biology and medicine.
