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Xiaojun (Lance) Lian is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Biology and Biomedical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Biological Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also completed his postdoctoral training at Harvard University and Karolinska Institutet. His research predominantly focuses on Human Stem Cell Engineering, primarily utilizing human pluripotent stem cells, including human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells. The Lian lab aims to unravel human development and disease at the molecular and cellular levels, specifically targeting the challenges in regenerative medicine related to efficient differentiation methods of hPSCs into various somatic cell types. His lab is also interested in developing T-cell immunotherapy from stem cells for cancer treatment. Throughout his career, Lian has received multiple accolades, including the 2017 Junior Investigator Award from the Biomedical Engineering Society and recognition for his contributions to research and education. He consistently strives to advance the field of stem cell research and therapy, contributing valuable insights into degenerative diseases, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA
Associate Professor in the Departments of Biology and Biomedical Engineering.
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