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The Li Lab is part of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Treg cells not only maintain peripheral tolerance but also play important roles in safeguarding tissue homeostasis and organismal metabolism. In response to the local tissue microenvironment, Treg cells “turn on” unique transcriptional profiles that arm them to survive long-term in the tissue or to interact with other local stromal and parenchymal cells
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Welcome to the Li Lab



Dr. Chaoran Li
Dr. Chaoran Li

Dr. Chaoran Li obtained a BSc in Biological Sciences from Peking University and a PhD in Immunology from Duke University, where he investigated the role of microRNAs and epigenetic mechanisms in controlling the differentiation and function of CD4+ T cells. Dr. Li continued his training in the joint laboratory of Drs. Diane Mathis and Christophe Benoist at Harvard Medical School. His research focused on dissecting the regulation of a unique population of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in adipose tissue, and how they control organismal metabolism at homeostasis and during obesity-induced metabolic diseases. Dr. Li is a recipient of the D. Bernard Amos Research Award from Duke University and the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship from Cancer Research Institute. In January 2020, Dr. Li joined the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Emory University School of Medicine as an assistant professor.


Research Interests

It has become increasingly clear that the immune system not only defends against pathogens and enforces tolerance to “self”, but also maintains organismal homeostasis and safeguard the function of non-lymphoid tissues. This is carried out by unique tissue-resident immune populations with distinctive transcriptional profiles and antigen-receptor repertoires that interact with local stromal/parenchymal cells and environmental factors. The central goal of the research from the laboratory is to combine genetic mouse models, low-input/single-cell “-omics” approaches, and CRISPR/Cas9-based in vivo screening to dissect the environmental triggers and molecular mechanisms that control homeostasis of tissue immunocytes, particularly regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the adipose tissue and skin.

 

Open Positions

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and creative research specialists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, visiting scholars, and undergraduate students to join us. Candidates who are broadly interested in the areas of immunology, metabolism, molecular/cell biology, mouse genetics, and bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. If interested, please send a CV, a brief description of your previous research experience and research interests, and contact information for 2-3 references to Dr. Chaoran Li.   

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Chaoran Li, PhD
Assistant Professor 
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Emory University School of Medicine
O. Wayne Rollins Research Center
Office: Rm 3127    
Lab: Rm 3128
1510 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
Office:  404.727.8692
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