Lin Gan

Lin Gan is a Professor at the Medical College of Georgia, with appointments in the Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy and the Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine. His research focuses on gene regulation, retinal and inner ear development, and translational applications of mouse models.

• Ph.D. in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center, 1992
• B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Zhongshan University, 1985

Dr. Gan's work explores the molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal differentiation, synaptic connectivity, and disease models in the retina and cochlea. His expertise spans CRISPR-Cas9 technology, transcription factor networks, and developmental genetics.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to gene editing (prime editing), retinal degeneration (keratoconus models), and neurodevelopmental processes (Lhx, Pou4f1, Isl1 gene interactions).

Scientific Recognition:

• Recipient of the GRA Eminent Scholar Chair in Neuroscience, reflecting his leadership in neuroscience and regenerative medicine.