University of Florida Muscle Conference

The University of Florida has invited Cristhian Montenegro to present at their muscle conference in March 2025. This conference aims to advance the field of skeletal muscle biology by promoting new ideas and collaborations. Cristhian will present his abstract “The role of fibroadipogenic progenitor...

We are going to ORS 2025!

The MITO lab will attend the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2025 Conference in Arizona in February. We are proud to announce that many of our members will be presenting their abstracts and hosting podium presentations. Here is a list of abstracts to be presented:

Sankalp Sharma headed to the University of Minnesota Medical School

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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...