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Ryuya Fukunaga's research focuses on the mechanisms of post-transcriptional gene regulation. His lab investigates the roles of RNA-binding proteins and small silencing RNAs, such as microRNAs (miRNAs) and small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), produced by Dicer enzymes and how these processes are regulated. Utilizing Drosophila as a model system, he aims to uncover novel regulatory mechanisms that can potentially lead to therapeutic applications for human diseases. His work employs a combination of biochemistry, biophysics, Drosophila genetics, cell culture, and next-generation sequencing to tackle significant biological questions at both the atomic and organismal levels. Fukunaga has contributed to numerous publications in reputable journals, detailing his findings on the regulation of gene expression and the functional implications of RNA-binding proteins.
Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.