Fan, Daping

Professor

The general research interest of our laboratory is to promote the regression of atherosclerotic plaque through restoring macrophage cholesterol homeostasis and controlling macrophage inflammation.

Biographical Profile

College
School of Medicine
Department
Cell Biology & Anatomy
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
China
Description
Seminar, consulting in grant applications, training and visiting scholars
Institution/Entity
Wuhan University, China
Institutional Focus Areas
Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes (China)
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes (Chinese)

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
apolipoprotein, lipoprotein, macrophage, atherosclerosis, inflammation, microRNA, PCSK9
Institutional Focus Areas
Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
08/1999 - 11/2004 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois Ph.D. Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
1994 Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu, People's Republic of China M.D. Medicine
1991 Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu, People's Republic of China B.S. Medicine

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
12/2004 - 12/2008 Postdoctoral Fellow Vanderbilt University, Cardiovascular Medicine
01/2009 - Present Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track USC School of Medicine, Cell Biology and Anatomy

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2010 Award American Heart Association National Program Scientist Development Award American Heart Association
2021 Award USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Health Sciences University of South Carolina
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