Dr. Cunming Duan

Biography

Cunming Duan is a Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on understanding the regulatory functions of nutrient-sensitive insulin and insulin-like growth factor hormonal pathways. The Duan Lab specifically investigates the role of insulin signaling via PI3 kinase-Akt-Tor signaling in regulating cell cycle plasticity in response to various conditions including hypoxia, acidosis, and nutrient deficiency which are critical for tissue growth and regeneration. Additionally, the lab contributes to advancing the understanding of hypoxia and hypoxia-inducible factor biology. Dr. Duan received his doctoral degree from the University of Tokyo and undertook postdoctoral training at the University of Washington and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His list of recent publications highlights his contributions to the field of molecular and developmental endocrinology, with a focus on cell biology and neurobiology. His work is vital for advancing knowledge in the mechanisms that govern growth regulation and adaptation in response to environmental stressors.

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