Zhen Jiang, PhD

Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics and Medicine

Research Interests & Expertise:
Understanding how nutritional factors, obesity and gut microbiota influence myelopoiesis and innate immunity in connection with adipose inflammation, insulin sensitivity, metabolic and vascular functions
Understanding how innate immunity regulates metabolic and vascular functions
Investigating the role of CDP138, a novel calcium-binding phosphoprotein, in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolisms, thermogenesis, fat browning, and cardiovascular functions

Websites:
Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics
Lab Page
BU Profile

Departments & Programs:
Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics