Tian Hong

Tian Hong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas and holds a joint Research Associate Professor position in the Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on computational biology, systems biology, and mathematical modeling of gene regulatory networks, particularly in the context of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), immune cell differentiation, and cancer progression.

Hong’s research has produced significant work on EMT dynamics, RNA degradation mechanisms, and pattern formation in developmental biology. His recent publications explore Turing patterns, noncoding RNA oscillations, and multi-step cellular transitions, often employing single-cell transcriptomics and nonlinear dynamics.

He has received recognitions such as

• Editor’s choice
• Cover story

for his publications. His lab mentors graduate and postdoctoral researchers, including Daniel Lopez, Haimei Wen, and Shibashis Paul, while former members like Andrew Willems and Ben Nordick have transitioned to postdoctoral and industry roles.