Yuen Gao

Yuen Gao is an Assistant Professor in the Neuroscience Program at Michigan State University, focusing on molecular mechanisms linking epigenetics, neurodevelopmental disorders, and cancer biology. Their research bridges neurobiology with molecular pathology, emphasizing chromatin regulation and cellular signaling.

Research Interests: Yuen Gao investigates histone modifications, neural hyperactivity in autism models, and viral interactions in liver diseases. Key areas include epigenetic control of neurodevelopment (e.g., Ash1L and KDM2B), ribosome heterogeneity in disease, and hepatitis B virus (HBV) contributions to hepatocarcinogenesis.

Publications Trends: Gao’s recent work highlights epigenetic dysregulation in autism and leukemia, mesenchymal-to-mesothelial transitions in fibrosis, and HBV-host interplay in liver disease. Their studies integrate chromatin biology, transcriptomic analysis, and pharmacological interventions like HDAC inhibitors.