Daping Fan

Dr. Daping Fan is a Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. His research focuses on macrophage biology in atherosclerosis and cancer, exploring mechanisms of inflammation and tumor progression. He holds a B.S. and M.D. from Nanjing University School of Medicine and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from Southern Illinois University.

• Education:
• 1992 B.S. in Medicine, Nanjing University School of Medicine
• 1994 M.D. in Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University School of Medicine
• 2004 Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University
• Research Focus: Macrophage-driven inflammation in atherosclerosis and tumor microenvironment dynamics, with emphasis on therapeutic strategies targeting cholesterol homeostasis and immune regulation.
• Key Projects: Investigates roles of miRNAs (e.g., miR-155, miR-34a), TFEB signaling, and natural compounds like emodin in modulating macrophage function. Explores gut microbiota's impact on cancer cachexia and inflammatory bowel disease.