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Yongmei Liu is a genetic epidemiologist with notable expertise in understanding the molecular mechanisms of aging-related inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. She has conducted extensive research focusing on the interplay of genetic and environmental factors and how epigenomic and transcriptomic profiles contribute to disease pathogenesis. Liu employs a combination of unbiased genome-wide searches across large sample sizes and relevant tissues, with longitudinal randomized clinical trial designs complemented by in vitro and in vivo experiments. Her work has provided novel biomarkers for risk prediction and insights into the mechanisms involved in inflammatory diseases.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Current position focused on research and teaching in the Department of Medicine.
Wake Forest University •
Conducted research and taught in the Public Health Division.
Wake Forest University •
Focused on public health research and education.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)