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Sankalp Sharma headed to the University of Minnesota Medical School

By Yusef Samimi on September 09, 2024
As of August 2024 Sankalp Sharma, BS headed to the University of Minnesota School of Medicine to obtain his medical degree. Minnesota’s medical school is among the top 25 medical schools in the nation for research. During his time there, Sankalp will build upon his experiences at our lab and...

Connexin 43 abstract published on Orthopaedic Research Society Website

By Yusef Samimi on August 01, 2024
The Connexin 43 (Cx43) study conducted by members of the Feeley-Liu lab has been published on the ORS website under the Basic Science Tips section. This project, titled “Mitochondrial Transfer For Muscle Regeneration Following Ischemia Reperfusion Injury” discusses how Ischemia reperfusion injury (...

Dr. Kevin Wang MD receives the Robert H. Cofield, MD, Award for Best Oral Presentation

By Yusef Samimi on June 26, 2024
On June 14th, Kevin Wang presented his abstract “The Influence of Age on Cellular Senescence in Injured versus Healthy Muscle and Its Implications on Rotator Cuff Injuries” at The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Fellows' Day Podium. At this symposium, Kevin received the Robert H.

Feeley-Liu Lab is awarded the UCSF RAP grant for ALS Research

By Yusef Samimi on June 10, 2024
In May 2024, Xuhui Liu (co-director of the Feeley-Liu Lab) was awarded the UCSF Resource Allocation Program grant for research of FAP (Fibro Adipogenic Progenitor) in neuromuscular junction health (NMJ) with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Isha Pema headed to UCSD

By Yusef Samimi on June 02, 2024
As of May 10th, Isha Pema, BA headed to UC San Diego School of Medicine to obtain her medical degree. UCSD’s medical school is in the top 25 medical schools for research in the nation according to the 2023-2024 US News & World Report. During her time there, Isha will push the boundaries of...

Dr. Brian Feeley receives the “Exceptional Mentorship Award”

By Yusef Samimi on May 14, 2024
MITO lab’s very own Dr. Feeley, MD, has received recognition for his exceptional mentorship to everyone in the lab. His mentorship is not simply committing time and resources, but showing special dedication to support and nurture leaders, innovators, advocates, and researchers here at UCSF. All of...

Aboubacar Wague is awarded the 2024 Long-Term Deans Prize for Yearlong Research

By Yusef Samimi on April 25, 2024
The Dean’s Prize is awarded twice annually only to medical who exhibit outstanding scholarship through long-term research spanning six to twelve or more months. Aboubacar was determined as a recipient of the award because his abstract showcased exceptional research and great significance.

Hannah Chi's research on mitochondrial transfer offers hope for rotator cuff tear patients

By Yusef Samimi on April 16, 2024
We are thrilled to congratulate Hannah Chi on her paper’s publication in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Her paper, titled "Defining Endogenous Mitochondrial Transfer in Muscle After Rotator Cuff Injury", covers her groundbreaking work on a novel process that could revolutionize the...

Feeley-Liu lab goes to ORS 2024

By Yusef Samimi on April 06, 2024
At the 2024 Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) conference in Long Beach, CA, the Feeley-Liu lab members not only showcased their research and led engaging panel discussions, but also learned valuable insights from other attendees. We are excited about the new ideas we have learned and look...

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