Jin Zhang, Ph.D. – 2026
Jin Zhang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Linkedin Diet-driven Tongue Epithelium Reprogramming and Taste Desensitization Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern, affecting about 20% of children and adolescents in the United States. One of the main contributors to obesity is excessive consumption of sugary foods and drinks. Many […]
Silvia Galván Peña, Ph.D. – 2026
Silvia Galván Peña, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Linkedin Bluesky The Diet-Microbiome-Immune Trifecta: Understanding its Impact on Child Health In pediatric autoimmunity the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body, resulting in debilitating chronic symptoms. There are no disease-specific therapies for children, and general immunosuppressants developed for adults can have […]
Andrea Reboldi, Ph.D. – 2017
Andrea Reboldi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Pathology University of Massachusetts Medical School Linkedin Globe Twitter Microbial and Dietary Reprogramming of Intestinal Immune Memory Enteric pathogens cause millions of cases of hospitalizations and deaths among children, especially in low-income countries, but effective vaccines are not available. Memory B cells are essential for an effective […]