معرفی
Bo Sun is a Research Fellow in the Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology at Monash University. Their research focuses on cellular reprogramming, stem cell biology, and disease modeling, particularly in contexts like SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis, Alzheimer’s disease, and kidney disorders. Sun collaborates extensively with global teams and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through health-related research.
- Active Project: Scalable lentiviral screening of variants associated with kidney disease (2025–2026)
- Key Collaborators: Polo J.M., Subbarao K., Mackay C.R., and others
Research Interests emphasize:
- Stem cell models of organ systems (lung, heart, placenta)
- Mechanisms of cellular plasticity and reprogramming
- Molecular pathways in fibrosis and metabolic disease
Publications span interdisciplinary topics, with 2023 studies highlighting SARS-CoV-2 placental infection and Alzheimer’s disease mitigation via microbiota metabolites. Earlier work includes renal fibrosis mechanisms and podocyte dysfunction. Sun’s work is frequently cited and has been featured in news outlets and social platforms.
Grant involvement includes a Chief Investigator role in kidney disease research funded from 2025–2026. Advising and mentorship details are not explicitly listed in the provided data.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates within Monash’s developmental and regenerative medicine research groups, focusing on pluripotency and disease modeling.
