Daniel Wilinski

Daniel Wilinski, Ph.D., is a Research Fellow at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the College of LSA and the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. He works as a Principal Investigator under the mentorship of Dr. Monica Dus. His research examines how dietary sugar influences brain RNA modifications critical for glucose homeostasis.

• University: University of Michigan
• School: College of LSA
• Department: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
• Role: Research Fellow / Principal Investigator

Wilinski’s research spans RNA biology, metabolism, and neurobiology, focusing on RNA modifications in glucose regulation and nutrigenomic pathways affecting sensory plasticity. His work connects nutrition to epigenetic RNA control and neural function.

His publications highlight trends in RNA methylation, translational regulation, and metabolic networks, with recent work on insulin mRNA translation and N6-adenosine methylation. Earlier studies include malaria metabolomics and PUF protein structural analysis.

Wilinski’s career began under the mentorship of Manuel Llinás, whom he met in Uganda during malaria research. He transitioned to the University of Michigan for its biomedical research excellence, continuing to explore RNA biology and metabolic interactions.