About
Modi Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Clarkson University's Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. She leads a research program investigating microbial genetics, inter-kingdom communication, novel antibiotic discovery, and noninvasive bacterial detection technologies. Her lab employs biochemical and cell biological approaches to study bacterial signaling pathways and develop therapeutic strategies.
Wang's research focuses on:
- cGAS-STING pathway regulation and immunomodulation
- Cyclic dinucleotide signaling in host-pathogen interactions
- Development of RF-based bacterial detection methods
- Anticancer and antimicrobial drug discovery
Her publications demonstrate expertise in biochemical assay development, proteomic analysis, and medicinal chemistry. Recent work explores chloride ion homeostasis in immune signaling and phosphoproteomic changes induced by cyclic dinucleotides. The Wang Lab maintains active investigations into small molecule inhibitors targeting bacterial signaling and cancer pathways.
Current lab members include doctoral student Colby Hladun, with ongoing recruitment for additional graduate researchers.
