Stanford University · Biomedical EngineeringRegeneration and Repair Lab
Bo Wang · Stanford, California
Research Focus
Dr. Bo Wang's lab at Stanford University focuses on understanding the fundamental principles behind the ability of certain animals to regenerate body parts. They study various species, from planarians to flatworms, using advanced techniques to explore how regeneration works at the cellular level and how this knowledge can be applied to improve regenerative medicine for humans. By integrating genetics, live imaging, and mathematical modeling, the lab aims to uncover key mechanisms that can enhance tissue repair and regeneration.
regenerationstem cellstransgenic modelslive imagingsystems biologymorphogenetic transformationfunctional genomicscomparative biologytissue repairmathematical modeling
Research Aims
5AIM 01Identify regeneration suppressors that limit regeneration during homeostasis.
AIM 02Unravel roles and regulation of cell turnover in controlling regeneration competence.
AIM 03Determine whether regeneration follows an optimal morphogenetic solution.
AIM 04Explore novel mechanisms that support stem cell proliferation using solar energy.
AIM 05Compare regenerative processes across different species to understand variations in regenerative capacity.
Skills the Lab Values
PCRcell culturelive imagingsingle-cell sequencingfunctional genomicsmathematical modelingtransgenic organism creationimmunofluorescencetissue sectioningmulti-omics analysis
Output against the department
Publications1,080top 4% of dept.23rd of 595
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Citations30ktop 9% of dept.56th of 595
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