Yun Liang

Yun Liang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, with affiliations to the Biomolecular Sciences Graduate Programs. Her research focuses on unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying sex differences in biology and diseases, particularly in autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases, and cancer.

• Education: B.S. in Biological Sciences, Tsinghua University (2007)
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, University of California San Diego and Salk Institute (2013)
• Postdoctoral training, University of Michigan (2015-2018)

Dr. Liang's lab investigates how sex-based molecular differences and environmental interactions drive disease prevalence disparities. Using -omic, molecular, cellular, and animal-based approaches, they study transcription factors like VGLL3 and miRNA regulation to understand evolutionary selection pressures on sex differences.

Her publications highlight trends in sex-biased autoimmunity, immunometabolism, and CRISPR-based analysis of immune checkpoints. While no specific awards are listed, her work emphasizes translational potential for disease prevention and treatment. The Liang Lab actively mentors undergraduate researchers and welcomes future collaborators via email.