WELCOME TO THE URAO LAB
Overview of Our Research
RESEARCH
Tissue Regeneration and Wound Healing
We are interested in studying the scientific mechanisms which shape and guide the processes of tissue regeneration and wound healing. Our long-term goal is to develop biomarkers that can identify and characterize the risk of cardiovascular diseases and unhealed wounds. You can read on to find out more about these projects below.
IMPACT OF BONE MARROW STEM CELL DYSFUNCTION ON TISSUE REGENERATION
Bone marrow contains stem cells that are responsible for inflammation and tissue regeneration. We are studying molecular mechanisms of how dysfunction of bone marrow stem cells is induced and become sustained and how the dysfunction changes inflammation and tissue regeneration.
LONG-TERM INNATE IMMUNE ALTERATION THAT INCREASE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE, STROKE AND TYPE 2 DIABETES
Our body is exposed to a variety of environmental challenges. Accumulation of these challenges sometimes cause irreversible changes in our immune system, leading to poor health. We are studying the mechanism behind this to find a way to reverse the changes caused by bad environment.
THE ROLE OF PHAGOCYTES (MACROPHAGES, DENDRITIC CELLSÂ AND NEUTROPHILS) IN WOUND HEALING
Phagocytes are abundant white blood cells and undergo dynamic kinetic changes during wound healing. We are studying their generation, lifespan, downstream impact of phagocytosis on wound healing.
Physiologically relevant oxygen condition
Our lab uses the BioSpherix C-Shuttle Glove Box combined with the Incubator Subchamber System to incubate and handle cell cultures under physiologically relevant oxygen conditions.
TEAM MEMBERS
Norifumi
Urao
Principle Investigator
Julia
Drolet
Graduate Assistant
Aric
Lechner
Research Specialist
Madison
Babcock
Research Specialist
Adrienne
McBride
Student Assistant
Ian
Davis
Student Assistant
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POSITION OPENINGS
Research Opportunities at Urao Lab
As a growing Science Laboratory, we are currently looking to expand our team. Below is a list of open positions. Please get in touch with any questions about the application process, or submit your CV and cover letter to apply.
January 25, 2025
STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Variety of projects related to our research are available. Please contact to discuss an opportunity at the lab.
January 25, 2025
POSTDOC
A person who want to develop a career in our field of study should contact.
January 30, 2025
MEDICAL STUDENT
As we develop a translational and clinical research project with clinical departments at Upstate, there is an opportunity to join us from the launching phase of the project. Related areas are obesity/diabetes, wound healing, innate immunity, sepsis and bariatric surgery.
CONTACT US
Thanks for your interest in our research. Get in touch with us for any questions or comments regarding our work and publications. We’d love to hear from you.
766 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
315-464-7984
