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The research of the Huang Laboratory focuses on understanding the function of fibroblast progenitor cells and fibroblasts in regulating the immune system.

Skip to main content Publications Chen X, Song X , Li J, Zhang R, Yu C, Zhou Z, Liu J, Liao S, Klionsky DJ, Kroemer G, Liu J, Tang D, Kang R. Identification of HPCAL1 as a specific autophagy receptor involved in ferroptosis. Autophagy. 2023 Jan;19(1): 54-74. doi:10.1080/15548627.2022.2059170. Epub 20…

Skip to main content Join Our Lab Reach Out! The Galia Lab is currently recruiting motivated Postdocs and Ph.D. students . If you are interested in joining our team, please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Galia! Email Office Phone: 214-648-1652

Skip to main content Publications Mechanisms of human mitochondrial leaderless mRNA translation initiation Shen S, Xu Y, Kober DL, Wang J. Nat. Commun. 2026, 17, 4887. Rapid 40S scanning and its regulation by mRNA structure during eukaryotic translation initiation. Wang J , Shin BS, Alvarado C, Kim J…

Skip to main content Join Us We are hiring at all levels! Join us to build a diverse, interdisciplinary research team! Graduate students Please email Jinfan to set up a time to chat about potential research projects. Technicians/Postdocs/Scientists Please email Jinfan with an updated CV and a brief c…

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Skip to main content Lab Alumni Nigel Cole Summer Student Nigel grew up and reside in Dallas, Texas, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business with a minor in Data Analytics Systems at Southern University and A&M College. For the past two summers, he has worked in the O…

Skip to main content Publications Highlighted Publications The lncRNA HOXA11os regulates mitochondrial function in myeloid cells to maintain intestinal homeostasis. Shmuel-Galia L, Humphries F, Vierbuchen T, Jiang Z, Santos N, Johnson J, Shklyar B, Joannas L, Mustone N, Sherman S, Ward D, Houghton J,…

Skip to main content Research Our lab explores the molecular mechanisms governing intestinal health and disease by investigating how lncRNAs, immunometabolism, post-translational modifications, and host–microbiota interactions shape mucosal immunity. Unlocking the Role of LncRNAs in Regulating Organe…

Skip to main content Meet the Team Principal Investigator Liraz Shmuel-Galia Ph.D. Dr. Galia obtained her Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and completed her postdoctoral training at UMass Chan Medical School. Dr. Galia is an Assistant Professor in the Depart…