Loning Fu

Loning Fu is an Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine with joint appointments in Medicine/Molecular Biology and the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Research investigates circadian rhythm disruptions as risk factors for cancer development, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma.

Studies demonstrate how clock gene dysregulation promotes metabolic disorders and tumorigenesis, with mouse models showing circadian disruption induces leptin resistance and liver carcinogenesis. Current NIH-funded projects examine nuclear receptor pathways for HCC prevention.

Educational background includes postdoctoral training at Ontario Cancer Institute and PhD from University of Calgary. Laboratory focuses on translational approaches linking chronobiology to clinical oncology applications.