Dr. Peggy Myung

Biography

Peggy Myung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Pathology at Yale School of Medicine. Her research focuses on hair follicle development and regeneration, with an emphasis on the dermal niche that regulates hair follicle cell fate decisions. Her work aims to understand the epithelial-mesenchymal interactions that regulate epithelial growth and differentiation, with the goal of repurposing molecular mechanisms to suppress aberrant growth and carcinogenesis. Myung’s research addresses the complex nature of tissue homeostasis and regeneration, specifically how adult stem cells operate within specialized environments known as niches that influence growth and differentiation. Her lab studies the cellular behaviors and mechanisms behind organized hair follicle growth during both embryonic development and adult regeneration. The long-term goal of her work is to develop novel treatments for hair loss and to prevent and treat non-melanoma skin cancers. Myung is dedicated to understanding how disturbances in signaling pathways can lead to disorganized growth and tumorigenesis, seeking innovative approaches to enhance tissue regeneration and target cancer effectively.

Research Interests