Stem Cell & Progenitor Cell Research

Heather Cameron

Research TopicsThe dentate gyrus is one of only two brain regions that continue to produce large numbers of new neurons during adulthood. The goal of our resear…

Guang Hu

Research TopicsGuang Hu, Ph.D., leads the Stem Cell Biology Group within the NIEHS Epigenetics and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory, and holds a secondary appointme…

Greti Aguilera

Research TopicsNeuroendocrinology of StressThe goal of the laboratory is to understand the neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying the stress response, with emphas…

Frederick Miller

Research TopicsAutoimmune diseases are characterized by pathologic inflammation and autoantibodies or self-directed T lymphocyte responses. These acquired, usua…

Francis McMahon

Research TopicsOur mission is to identify the genes that contribute to the risk for mood and anxiety disorders so that better methods of diagnosis and treatment…

Eros Lazzerini Denchi

Research TopicsWe study the mechanisms by which telomeres protect chromosome ends, thus ensuring chromosome and genome stability. Our lab focuses on the identif…

Elizabeth Murphy

Research TopicsCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the US, and sex differences are well established. Cardiovascular diseas…

Eva Mezey

Research TopicsDr. Mezey is interested in the biology of bone marrow stromal cells (MSCs). These cells are able to suppress the immune system and have been test…

Fasil Tekola Ayele

Research TopicsDr. Tekola-Ayele leads a genetic epidemiology research lab focused on genetic and placental epigenetic mechanisms to understand links between fet…

Faustine Williams

Research TopicsImproving mental health outcomes is essential for enhancing national productivity, reducing healthcare costs, and improving overall quality of li…