معرفی
Fang Tian is a Professor in the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine, specializing in the structural and molecular mechanisms of membrane architecture in autophagy and its implications in human diseases. Her research integrates biochemical and biophysical analyses with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to study protein-lipid interactions in cellular membranes.
- PhD, Florida State University (1992–1998)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowship, University of Georgia (1998–2001)
Research Interests: Dr. Tian's lab investigates how membrane curvature and lipid composition influence protein localization and function, particularly in autophagosome biogenesis during autophagy. Her work bridges evolutionary conserved membrane phenotypes with disease mechanisms in neurodegeneration, infection, obesity, and cancers.
Scientific Awards:
- Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowship, University of Georgia
Recent Publications: Her studies focus on autophagy-related proteins (Atg3, Atg8-family, VPS37A), membrane curvature sensing, and therapeutic strategies targeting autophagosome dynamics. Articles from 2023–2025 highlight roles of curved membranes in LC3 conjugation and tumor suppression via DBeQ derivatives.
