Yun Liang
- Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building
- 766 Service Rd Room 5005
- East Lansing MI 48824
- liangy40@msu.edu
RESEARCH INTERESTS
We are interested in understanding the pathogenic mechanism of autoimmune diseases. Many autoimmune diseases feature increased prevalence in females (~78% female overall and up to ~95% female for specific diseases). However, the disease can be more severe in male patients. We aim to understand fundamental differences in the immune system between males and females to ultimately find prevention and treatment options for chronic inflammation and autoimmunity.
Studies indicate that both genetic and environmental factors contribute significantly to autoimmune pathogenesis. Recent findings in our lab suggest that toxic chemicals such as Benzo[a]pyrene cause molecular changes that may help explain the increased risk of end organ damage in autoimmune diseases. We are actively looking for ways that can prevent or reverse the immunological damages caused by environmental toxins.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Tsinghua University, B.S., 2007, Biological Sciences
University of California San Diego and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Ph.D., 2013, Biomedical Sciences
University of Michigan, Postdoctoral training, 2015-2018
AFFILIATED WEBSITES
https://directory.natsci.msu.edu/directory/Profiles/Person/103553
https://phmtox.msu.edu/people/liangy40
https://sites.google.com/msu.edu/lianglab/home