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Deborah K. Lieu is an Associate Professor at UC Davis Health, specializing in regenerative medicine and cardiovascular research. Her primary focus is on the mechanisms underlying the differentiation and maturation of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) into pacemaking cardiomyocytes. This work is pivotal for advancing the engineering of biopacemakers, contractile cardiomyocytes, and cell replacement therapies for heart attack victims. Dr. Lieu is affiliated with the UC Davis Institute for Regenerative Cures, where she conducts her research within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. She has received multiple accolades including the New Research Initiative Award from the UC Davis Academic Senate in 2020 and several grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) throughout her career, underlining her significant contributions to the field. With a Bachelor's degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from UC Davis and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution, she combines a strong educational foundation with extensive research experience to contribute to innovative treatments in cardiology.
UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA
Conducts research and education in regenerative medicine and cardiovascular studies.
Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.