Fanxin Long, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology and Pharmacology
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| Mailing Address: | 660 S. Euclid Ave. Campus Box 8301 St. Louis, MO 63110 |
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Research Interests
Our general interest is in the development of the vertebrate skeleton. A long-term goal is to uncover the molecular cues underlying various aspects of skeletal morphogenesis, including fate determination of osteoblasts and chondrocytes, coordination of the differentiation of different cell types and cartilage angiogenesis. Current projects range from studying known signaling molecules such as Hedgehogs and Wnts, to identifying novel osteogenic or chondrogenic molecules by systematic means. Principle experimental approaches include mouse genetics, mouse ES cell technology and use of mesenchymal stem cells.Education and Honors
1991 Amgen Predoctoral Fellowship
1997 - 2002 Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University.
1998-2001 NIH National Research Service Award
2002 - Present Assistant Professor of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine
2003 - 2005 Interdisciplinary Women's Health Research Scholar, Washington University School of Medicine
