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Mingyang Lu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Northeastern University. Previously, he led an independent research lab at The Jackson Laboratory since 2016. He holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Baylor College of Medicine (2010) and a BS in Physics from Fudan University (2003).
His research focuses on computational systems biology, integrating mathematical modeling and bioinformatics to study gene regulatory networks, single-cell genomics, and epithelial-mesenchymal transitions. Key projects include developing tools like Gene Circuit Explorer (GeneEx) and investigating microRNA roles in stochastic networks. He has received the Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.
- Education: PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Baylor College of Medicine, 2010); BS in Physics (Fudan University, 2003)
- Research Labs: Lu Lab (Northeastern), Center for Theoretical Biological Physics
Dr. Lu has advised students including Kaitlyn Ramesh (Goldwater Scholar), Maya De Los Santos, and others. His work bridges computational methods with biological systems, emphasizing stochasticity and heterogeneity in gene expression. Recent grants include NSF support for genome-editing studies on microRNA roles and collaborative projects with the University of Maine.
