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Ziqiang Guan is a Research Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Duke University, where he leads the Guan Lab. His research primarily focuses on the development and application of mass spectrometry techniques to address significant biochemical and biomedical questions, particularly those related to lipids. His research projects include structural lipidomics, where he utilizes high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry to discover, elucidate the structure, and functionally study novel lipids. He also investigates novel pathways and enzymes involved in lipid biosynthesis and metabolism, employing genetic and biochemical MS approaches to identify substrates and pathways. Additionally, he works on identifying lipid biomarkers for genetic diseases and cancers, aiming to provide molecular insights into disease mechanisms which can serve as diagnostic and prognostic tools.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Leading research in biochemistry and conducting projects related to mass spectrometry and lipid research.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)