Welcome to Hu Lab!
Hu Lab focuses on understanding the functions of tissue-resident myeloid cells, particularly macrophages and mast cells. These cells are broadly distributed across diverse tissues at steady state and play critical roles in maintaining homeostasis.
Our lab investigates how resident myeloid cells interact with their tissue microenvironments and contribute to both physiological and pathological processes.
Research Focuses
Cellular Development
We focus on the developmental origins of tissue-resident myeloid cells and their colonization across diverse tissues, aiming to delineate their lineage trajectories and microenvironment-dependent differentiation mechanisms.
Cellular Function
We study the functional properties of myeloid and epithelial cells across tissues, focusing on their microenvironmental interactions and key roles in barrier maintenance, immune regulation, and intercellular communication.
Disease Applications
We investigate the dynamic responses and functional reprogramming of myeloid cells in major diseases, including inflammation, autoimmunity, and cancer, exploring their potential as therapeutic targets or intervention tools.
News & Events
2025 Awards & Recognitions
🏆 2025 Highlights We are delighted to recognize the outstanding achievements of our[…]
Our Lab at the 2025 CSHA conference on Microbiome and Barrier Immunity
The Cold Spring Harbor Asia Conference on Microbiome and Barrier Immunity was held[…]