Our lab’s research focuses on molecular mechanisms that control pituitary gland physiology, including in healthy function, genetic disease, and tumor formation. The pituitary gland is a neuroendocrine gland that controls multiple physiological processes including growth, pregnancy and lactation, reproduction, stress, and metabolism. Pituitary cells adapt and change in different stages of life and my lab is interested in the genetic and molecular mechanisms that control pituitary cell proliferation, specification, and function and allow such responsiveness and adaptability.

The lab opened in September 2023 and is interested in all aspects of pituitary genetics and physiology! Our research utilizes in vivo mouse models, in vitro human embryonic stem cell models, and single-cell genomic technologies. We look forward to building a supportive environment for collaborative team research here at Stony Brook. Please reach out to us if our research program interests you, if you’re interested in collaborating, or if you have any questions or ideas.

https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/pnb/faculty/cheung