Lin Meng

Lin Meng is a Postdoctoral Scholar and Research Associate at the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, a position she has held since 2022. Her research bridges molecular biology, nanotechnology, and craniofacial sciences to address critical challenges in oral health and disease.

Her educational background includes:

• B.S. in Stomatology from Jilin University, School and Hospital of Stomatology (2016)
• M.S. in Stomatology from Jilin University, School and Hospital of Stomatology (2019)
• Ph.D. in Stomatology from Jilin University, School and Hospital of Stomatology (2022)

Dr. Meng's research centers on craniofacial development and pathology, with emphasis on bone regeneration mechanisms, oral squamous cell carcinoma progression, and nanomedicine applications. She investigates molecular signaling pathways (e.g., PDGFA, TGF-β, ERK/AMPK) in postnatal development and tumor microenvironments, utilizing stem cell models and engineered nanoparticles for targeted therapies. Her work integrates mechanobiology, cancer biology, and biomaterials science to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on translating nanotechnology into clinical dentistry solutions. Key trends include nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems for oral cancer treatment, carbon dot-mediated bone regeneration, and elucidating stem cell recruitment mechanisms in craniofacial diseases. Her research spans molecular signaling, nanomaterial engineering, and translational oncology, with significant contributions to understanding mechanotransduction in development and metastasis inhibition.

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There is no information about students advised by Dr. Meng or grants she has received. Her current affiliation with the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology provides laboratory infrastructure and collaborative opportunities for her research.

Dr. Meng conducts her research within the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology at USC's Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, a specialized unit focused on molecular mechanisms of craniofacial development, disease, and regeneration. This center provides interdisciplinary resources for investigating genetic, cellular, and biomechanical aspects of oral and craniofacial biology.