Yale University · EngineeringLymphoma Research Hub
Rong Fan · New Haven, Connecticut
Research Focus
Rong Fan's research lab at Yale University focuses on understanding non-Hodgkin lymphomas, particularly how follicular lymphoma transforms into more aggressive forms. Using cutting-edge technologies in single-cell and spatial omics, the lab maps the complex interactions between different cell types in tumors to identify potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Their work aims to build a comprehensive atlas of lymphomas, which will help in predicting disease progression and improving patient treatment strategies.
lymphomaspatial omicssingle-cell analysistumor evolutionbioinformatics
Research Aims
5AIM 01Map the spatial interaction of cell types in non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
AIM 02Identify mechanisms of transformation from follicular lymphoma to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
AIM 03Integrate spatial and epigenomic data to explore tumor evolution.
AIM 04Develop a comprehensive atlas linking tumor phenotype to clinical outcomes.
AIM 05Predict disease progression and potential treatment responses.
Skills the Lab Values
immunofluorescence imagingspatial transcriptomicsRNA sequencingdata analysis in R/Pythontissue sample processing
Output against the department
Publications382top 19% of dept.53rd of 278
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Citations20ktop 20% of dept.55th of 278
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