Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series featuring Meng Wang, PhD – “Metabolic Regulation of Longevity across Biological Space”

IN PERSON

Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series

Meng Wang, PhD
Senior Group Leader
Howard Hughes Medical Institute – Janelia Research Campus

Location: New Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/94358558548

Title & Abstract: 

“Metabolic Regulation of Longevity across Biological Space”

Metabolism is fundamental to life. During metabolic reactions, thousands of metabolites are generated, which are directly connected with cellular activities and highly conserved across species. In addition to their best-known functions as structural building blocks and energy resources, research in my group focuses on their signaling roles in orchestrating organelle homeostasis, coordinating microbe-host communication and extending lifespan and healthspan. Through harnessing the power of functional genetics and multi-omics, our work uncovers several previously unknown metabolite-directed mechanisms in regulating somatic and reproductive longevity. These studies reveal the importance of metabolic signals in linking cellular dynamics and organism health during aging.