On Episode 2 of Ambush Science, we catch Dr. Chengji Zhou in his brand-new lab space at our new facility.
A key focus of Chengji’s lab is studying the mechanisms behind tissue closure—a critical stage in embryonic development. This process is both fascinating and crucial; it is when many birth defects such as neural tube defects, cleft lip, and cleft palate can occur. By exploring the mechanisms behind tissue closure, the Zhou lab illuminates this complex aspect of human development, building knowledge that could one day lead to new therapeutics for a wide range of birth defects.
