Calcium signaling and ion channel function in health and disease.
Hongang Wang
Assistant Professor of Physiology Research
Research Focus:
The integrated function of ion channels in cardiovascular and nervous systems as well as the cellular mechanisms and animal models underlying ion channel associated aging and diseases.
The physiological and pathophysiological function of the voltage-gated L-type CaV1.2 calcium channel in skeletal development and regeneration. My primary interest is to understand the calcium signaling through CaV1.2 and the molecular basis of calcium-dependent cellular processes during bone formation and remodeling. My long-term research goal is to understand the biology of CaV1.2 in non-excitable tissues and ultimately develop strategies to target ion channels to treat osteoporosis and tissue regeneration.
