Chunmei Wang Lab

Chunmei Wang Lab Projects

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Hypothalamic control of metabolic adaptations during lactation

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The goal of this project is to determine the central mechanism by which estrogen regulates lactational physiology, including prolactin production/secretion, lactational metabolic adaptations, and mammary gland development/function.

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Retinoic acid in the hypothalamic regulation of metabolism

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The goal of this project is to determine the roles of retinoic acid receptors in the functions of the hypothalamic neurons on the regulation of energy and glucose balance.