Jun Liu

Jun Liu is a Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Cornell University, holding the Robert J. Appel Professorship in Molecular and Cell Biology. She is affiliated with the Graduate Fields of Genetics, Genomics & Development (GGD) and Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology (BMCB).

Her research focuses on developmental biology, stem cell signaling, and cell fate specification using C. elegans as a model organism. Key areas include BMP signaling, Notch pathway interactions, and mesoderm pattern formation.

Recent publications highlight her lab's work on BMP receptor regulation, tetraspanin function, and transcriptional networks in developmental processes. Her research is funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Scientific Honors:

• National Academy of Sciences Kavli Frontiers of Science Fellow (2006)
• Merrill Outstanding Educator Award (2014)
• Kendall S. Carpenter Memorial Advising Award (2015)
• Robert A and Donna B Paul Award (2021)
• AAAS Fellow (2021)

Dr. Liu actively participates in STEM outreach, co-directs a summer REU program, and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at Cornell. She has been recognized for excellence in advising and pedagogy.