Xiaofeng Charles Zhou
Email Address: xfzhou@uic.eduCollege: Dentistry Department: Periodontics
Title: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Phone: 3123550825
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes
Research Interest:
The current research direction in my lab is focused on the genomic regulation of epithelial cell behavior (i.e., migration). We used both oral cancer and wound healing as models for our study. Our recent studies demonstrated that microRNAs are major genomic regulators of epithelial cell migration, invasion and EMT. Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 8 Qualifications of a Student:
Prior lab experience preferred. Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
Carry out routine lab duties, and assist in molecular biology experiments. Contact researcher via URE Email Webform
