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Shuying Sun is an Associate Professor in the Solomon H Snyder Department of Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her research primarily focuses on RNA metabolism dysfunction and its implications in neurodegenerative diseases. The Sun Lab is dedicated to deciphering the molecular pathways that are disrupted by disease-linked mutants of RNA-binding proteins, particularly in conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Her team's work highlights the role of alternative RNA-mediated toxicity and microsatellite repeat instability in the human genome, which may lead to neuronal toxicity by disrupting the homeostasis between proteins and RNA. Through her research, Dr. Sun aims to develop novel therapeutic strategies and biomarkers for advancing treatment options for neurodegenerative diseases.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine • Baltimore, MD
Conducts research on RNA metabolism dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases.
Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.