CNRC Postdoctoral Fellows and Associates

Mentor: Yi Zhu, Ph.D.
Project: The role of Connexin43 in adipose tissue metabolism
M.D., Ph.D. Institution: M.D.-Ph.D. from Central South University

Mentor: Lanlan Shen, M.D.
Project: Developing novel locus-specific tools to modify the DNA methylome
Ph.D. Institution: Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Mentor: Yong Xu, Ph.D.
Project: Functions of brain androgen receptor neurons
Ph.D. Institution: University of Iowa

Mentor: Douglas Burrin, Ph.D.
Project title: Regulatory control points in the farnesoid X receptor-fibroblast growth factor 19 axis
Ph.D. Institution: Iowa State University

Mentor: Yong Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Project statement: A novel brain region, PeFAH, in controlling food intake
Ph.D. Institution: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University

Mentor: Teresia O’Connor, Ph.D.
Project: Reciprocal Reinforcement as a Motivator for Behavior Change in Cardio-Metabolic Research in Hispanic families
Ph.D. Institution: Concordia University, Montreal Canada

Mentor: Teresa Davis, Ph.D.
Project: Impact of citrulline on protein synthesis in neonatal tissue
Ph.D. Institution: Institution: North Carolina State University

Mentor: Yong Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Project: Neural mechanisms for metabolic and behavioral regulation
Ph.D. Institution: South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China

Mentor: Yong Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Project: The role of hypothalamic Grb10 in energy balance
Ph.D. Institution: Central South University, Changsha, China

Mentor: Yong Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Project: Impaired 5-HT2C receptor (5-HT2CR)-mediated neurotransmission contributes to the obesity-induced exacerbation of AD pathophysiology and selective 5-HT2CR agonists can be used to treat AD.
Ph.D. Institution: University of Houston

Mentor: Yong Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Project: Explore the neural circuits that regulate feeding behavior and glucose balance".
Ph.D. Institution: Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Mentor: Makoto Fukuda
Project: Developing novel anti-obesity drugs based on active immunotherapy
Ph.D. Institution: China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China

Mentor: Yong Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Project: Serotonergic regulation of feeding behavior and metabolism 
Ph.D. Institution: Rutgers University 

Mentor: Xia Gao, Ph.D.
Project: Investigating the potential of methionine restriction in overcoming anti-cancer drug resistance
Ph.D. Institution: Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Mentor: Teresa Davis
Project: Evaluating the Persistence of Insulin Resistance in Skeletal Muscle Following Preterm Birth and Its Implications for Long-Term Metabolic Health
Ph.D. Institution: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

Mentor: Nancy Moran 
Project: The Effects of Pregnancy on Carotenoid Status across Pregnancy
Ph.D. Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 

Mentor: Nancy Moran, Ph.D.
Project: Biomarker validation for carotenoid intake in infants/toddlers and relationship with metabolic health
Ph.D. Institute: University of Alabama

Mentor: Yong Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Project: Ano4 mediates responsiveness of GI neurons to glycemic fluctuations in multiple brain regions
Ph.D Institution: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China

Mentor: Yong Xu
Project: A nicotine-sensitive neural circuit regulates feeding and body weight
Ph.D. Institution: Institute of Neuroscience, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Mentor: Lanlan Shen
Project: Microbiota mediate epigenetic regulation of mucosal immunity restricts colon cancer development later in life
Ph.D. Institution: University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Mentor: Yong Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Project: Perineuronal nets and neuroendocrine functions
Ph.D. Institution: University of Toledo College of Medicine

Mentor: Lanlan Shen, M.D.
Project: p16 Epimutation: Function in Tumorigenesis and A Target for Cancer Therapy
Ph.D. Institution: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Mentor: Yong Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Project: E2-sensitive ERαvlVMH neurons detect nutritional/glycemic fluctuations, and recruit multiple downstream neural circuits to maintain energy and glucose homeostasis
Ph.D. Institution: Fudan University, Shanghai, China