Daniel Kopinke

Dr. Daniel Kopinke is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida. His research focuses on understanding how primary cilia regulate cellular communication during tissue repair and regeneration, particularly in skeletal muscle. He investigates the role of cilia in stem cell interactions and how their dysfunction contributes to chronic diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and sarcopenia.

Research Interests:

• Role of primary cilia in tissue regeneration
• Muscle stem cell biology and adipogenesis
• Cellular communication in chronic muscle diseases
• Development of therapeutic strategies targeting cilia signaling

Recent trends in his work emphasize the interplay between ciliary signaling pathways (e.g., Hedgehog and FFAR4) and adipogenesis in muscle fibrosis. His studies highlight omega-3 fatty acids as potential modulators of cilia-mediated responses. Articles explore mechanisms linking intramuscular fat deposition to impaired muscle recovery in injury models.

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Labs/Teams: Kopinke Lab focuses on cilia signaling and muscle regeneration, emphasizing translational approaches to combat fatty fibrosis and musculoskeletal diseases.