Wanlu Du

Wanlu Du is a Lecturer III in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). Their primary role is teaching, with active research involvement as co-Principal Investigator in the Duan-Lab. Research focuses on neuro-immune interactions, molecular mechanisms of cell death, and cancer immunology. Education includes a Ph.D. from the Institute of Neuroscience, CAS, and a Research Fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

Research interests emphasize lysosomal biology, TRPC channel functions, and translational therapies for metastatic brain tumors. Current courses taught include Advanced Topics in Biology and Human Immunology. Collaborative work includes developing oncolytic virus therapies and understanding lysosomal Zn2+ dynamics in cancer cell death. Mentoring students is a core commitment.

No scientific awards are listed here, but contributions span neurobiology, immunology, and oncology. The Duan-Lab collaboration highlights interdisciplinary research in molecular mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.