Joseph G Hacia

Joseph G Hacia, PhD, is a Professor of Cancer Biology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. His research bridges molecular genetics, craniofacial development, and metabolic disorders, with a focus on peroxisome biogenesis and its clinical implications.

• Affiliation: University of Southern California (Keck School of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology)
• Contact: hacia@usc.edu

His research interests include:

• Genome-wide analysis of gene expression and microRNA regulation
• Modeling Zellweger spectrum disorders using mouse and stem cell systems
• Investigating TGF-ß signaling in craniofacial development
• Metabolomic profiling of genetic diseases
• Dental enamel formation and pathological mechanisms
• Comparative physiology of lipid metabolism in primates

Recent publications highlight his work on peroxisomal disorders, iPSC modeling, and craniofacial genetics. Articles span 2012–2022, emphasizing translational approaches to metabolic and developmental diseases.