Research Assistant Professor Dr. Jia Wen receives a Pilot Grant for Gastrointestinal Biology Research from the CGIBD
This award will support Jia’s research into regional control of lipid absorption and metabolism in the zebrafish.
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Research Microbial regulation of intestinal epithelial gene transcription Microbial regulation of host nutrient metabolism and immunity Adipose tissues and the pathobiology of obesity We seek to understand how the intestinal microbiome contributes to vertebrate physiology… Research Draft
Graduate student Liza Rassadkina awarded a NIAID F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship
Liza was awarded an NRSA to support her research to identify genes and metabolic pathways used by commensal bacteria to successfully colonize the intestine. Congratulations, Liza!
Farewell to Ian Williamson!
Congratulations and farewell to Dr. Ian Williamson on his new tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences at North Carolina State University! Ian trained as a postdoctoral fellow jointly in Dr.… Farewell to Ian Williamson!
Jessica McCann and John Rawls publish review in Annual Reviews of Microbiology
This review covers recent work connecting microbial production and metabolism of essential amino acids to host biology, and the reciprocal impacts of host metabolism of essential amino acids on their associated microbes. Published in Annual… Jessica McCann and John Rawls publish review in Annual Reviews of Microbiology
Cecelia Kelly and colleagues publish article in mBio
This article demonstrates that interactions between gut microbiota and host transcription factor HNF4A can drive early subclinical pathologies that precede the overt onset of IBD phenotypes. Published in mBio.
Welcome Courtney Rivet-Noor!
The Rawls lab is happy to welcome Dr. Courtney Rivet-Noor, a new postdoctoral fellow who recently received her Ph.D. in Dr. Alban Gaultier at University of Virginia. Courtney is supported by a T32 Basic Science… Welcome Courtney Rivet-Noor!
Welcome Elizabeth Reich!
The Rawls lab is happy to welcome Lizze Reich as our new Research Technician II. She will work closely with the Rawls lab and Duke Z-CORE to support our zebrafish projects.
