Lou Lu

Biography

The human corneal epithelial layer forms the first line of defense to protect the eye from injuries such as physical/chemical damage and/or biohazard infection. Dr. Lu’s lab focuses on investigations of significant epigenetic mechanisms concerning how corneal hypoxia in physiological and pathological conditions affect human corneal limbal stem cell differentiation and epithelial cell replacement. Additionally, his lab studies how growth factor- and environmental stress induces epigenetic responses and how they affect corneal epithelial self-renewal and wound healing. This research will provide a strong foundation for novel translational studies to treat various eye surface damages and diseases.

Research Interest

Corneal epithelial layer forms the first line of defense to protect the eye from injuries such as physical/chemical damage and/or biohazard infection.