Research Interests

Neural Crest role in germ layers, cell migration and patterning

Research Area

Our research interests cover developmental biology and cancer biology. Our laboratory studies the mechanism of neural crest differentiation, germ layer formation and cell migration, and how these multiple events affect the embryonic patterning. In the past few years, we have also studied various aspects of tumorigenesis of neuroblastoma. Our group utilizes TALEN and CRISPR gene editing in Xenopus, zebrafish, and stem cells.

Current Members

Zhao, Hui (Principal Investigator/Director) Contact

Additional Information

Major projects on: Genetic and epigenetic regulation in the neural crest formation. Molecular mechanisms of germ layer formation during early embryonic development. Gene regulation and functional genomics in neuroblastoma. Genome editing in Xenopus embryos and stem cells. Molecular mechanisms of tissue regeneration and repair.

Contact

Institution: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Address:
School of Biological Sciences
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
China

Web Page: https://www2.sbs.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/people/academic-staff/prof-zhao-hui