Connor Dolan

Connor Dolan is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University's School of Life Sciences. His research focuses on mammalian appendage regeneration, particularly digit tip regeneration in mice, aiming to develop pro-regenerative therapies for non-regenerative injuries. He holds a BS in Neuroscience from Tulane University, a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the DoD-VA Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence.

Research interests include cell biology, developmental biology, and regenerative medicine, with emphasis on understanding how mechanical load and growth factors (e.g., BMP9, FGF8) influence regeneration. His lab investigates aging effects on regeneration, bone/joint repair mechanisms, and fibrosis inhibition strategies. Courses taught include Developmental Biology and Honors Directed Study.

Key research themes include: 1) molecular pathways governing digit regeneration, 2) translational therapies for volumetric muscle loss, and 3) aging's impact on regenerative capacity. Articles highlight studies on cytokine inhibition in osteoarthritis, micro-CT analysis of bone histolysis, and bilateral injury effects on muscle regeneration. The Dolan Lab collaborates with military medical centers to advance extremity trauma treatments.