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Lucy Liaw is a Research Scientist III at the MaineHealth Institute for Research and holds academic appointments at the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering (University of Maine Orono), Tufts University School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, and the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern Maine. She directs the Mouse Genome Modification Core Facility, overseeing gene editing and mouse model development.
Education:
- B.S. (1989), University of Arizona
- Ph.D. (1994), University of Washington (Vascular Biology)
- Postdoctoral Training (1994-1997), Vanderbilt University (Cell Biology, Cardiology)
Research Interests focus on perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) in cardiovascular disease, particularly how obesity alters PVAT's protective role. Her lab uses mouse models, human tissue analysis, and molecular techniques to study signaling pathways (e.g., Notch, BMP, Sprouty) in vascular-smooth muscle interactions, metabolic health, and disease progression. Recent work explores CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, mitochondrial regulation, and adipose subpopulation heterogeneity.
Training & Leadership: Liaw mentors students and postdocs across institutions, chairs NIH peer review panels, and advocates for the American Heart Association. Her lab integrates graduate education with scientific innovation.
