Cell biology, Metabolism, Immunology

Huang Lab

Gang Huang Lab is an interdisciplinary research group at UT Health San Antonio and Mays Cancer Center spanning hematology, solid tumors, metabolism, immunology, trauma research, and product development.

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Overview

Welcome to the Huang Lab

At The Huang Lab, we are dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of human disease through rigorous, multidisciplinary research. Under the leadership of Dr. Gang Huang, our team seeks to bridge fundamental discoveries with real-world applications, with a particular emphasis on hematology, metabolism, cancer biology, medical product development, CAR T-cell therapy, trauma research, and military health.

Research

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Cancer-Associated Cachexia

The lab investigates the metabolic and inflammatory drivers of cachexia to identify biomarkers, mechanisms, and intervention points that improve patient outcomes.

Hematologic Malignancies and Blood Disorders

The lab studies MDS, MPN, acute leukemia, and blood disorders by connecting stem cell regulation with mitochondrial metabolism and epigenetic control.

Solid Tumor Therapies and Immunotherapy

The lab is building next-generation therapeutic strategies for solid tumors with emphasis on liver cancer, CAR T-cell engineering, and the tumor immune microenvironment.

Spin-outs

Companies spun out

Company profiles

Powerhouse Therapeutics

Abioremedi

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The lab welcomes postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, undergraduates, post-baccalaureate researchers, and staff who want to work on cancer biology, metabolism, immunology, genetics, and translational therapeutics.

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