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The Yang Lab uses molecular, cellular, genetic, and genomic approaches to investigate the critical roles of cell signaling in embryonic morphogenesis and adult physiology.
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Dr. Yingzi Yang named AAAS fellow
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected Yingzi Yang, associate dean for Research and professor of Developmental Biology at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), to the 2023 cohort of AAAS Fellows, a distinguished...
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Dr. Yingzi Yang has made significant contributions to understanding how cells communicate to control embryonic development and the physiological functions of the skeleton and liver. Her research bridges fundamental discoveries with the characterization...
Drs. Whitman and Yang Will Lead HSDM’s Office of Research
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Dr. Malcolm Whitman and Dr. Yingzi Yang, both professors of Developmental Biology at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), have been tapped to lead HSDM’s Office of Research. Beginning October 1, 2018, Dr. Whitman will become associate dean for basic...
Investigating the Role of Stem Cells in Tooth Repair
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Dr. Yingzi Yang, professor of Developmental Biology, and Dr. Jennifer Gibbs, assistant professor of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences and program director for Endodontics, have been awarded $200,000 in seed grant funding from the Harvard...
New study reveals how mechanical stimuli control early embryonic growth and development
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New research out of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine sheds light on a largely underexplored frontier of developmental biology – how mechanical stimuli control growth and patterning in embryonic development.
Study identifies molecular pathway that may restore bone strength
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HSDM researchers uncover a key mechanism for bone health that could lead to potential therapeutic agents to mimic the effects of exercise
2016-2017 Dean’s Scholars Announced
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Today, the HSDM community gathered to celebrate the newest Dean's Scholars. Dean Bruce Donoff presented the awards at a special tea held in the Research and Education Building. The Dean’s Scholars program provides dedicated time and funding for...
Research Profile: Gaining Insights from Rare Genetic Diseases
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Dr. Yingzi Yang, professor of developmental biology at HSDM, leads a laboratory of seven postdoctoral researchers and three visiting scholars researching skeletal development—particularly how the skeletal system forms and how skeletal diseases arise. “We...
A setback to research that offered hope for Fibrous Dysplasia patients
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Promising HSDM research into the rare and debilitating disease was halted due to withdrawal of federal funding. The research had implications for treating a range of skeletal conditions and broader medical applications.
Presidential Scholars Advance Research, Teaching, and Oral Health
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Eight HSDM advanced graduate education students have been awarded Harvard Presidential Scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year. The full-tuition scholarship is awarded to DMSc students who have committed themselves to careers in public service or...
Uncovering a key molecular switch linked to liver cancer
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Finding by HSDM scientists may lead to new treatment interventions.