Professor Dr. James Tidball

Biography

James Tidball is a Distinguished Professor at UCLA, specializing in Integrative Biology and Physiology as well as Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. He is also the Chair of the Molecular, Cellular Integrative Physiology Program. His research focuses on the mechanisms by which immune cells regulate muscle regeneration in the context of wasting diseases. Tidball's studies have demonstrated how myeloid and lymphoid cells interact in diseased and injured muscle, influencing muscle repair and growth. His work has implications for understanding muscle atrophy due to chronic conditions and aging. Notable publications include studies on the regulation of muscle growth by the immune system, the effects of Klotho gene silencing in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and the role of macrophage phenotypes in muscle regeneration. Tidball's research aims to identify therapeutic strategies that can enhance muscle regeneration and recovery from injuries or diseases that affect muscle function.

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