Welcome to the Wang lab!

How are the micron-scale functions of organelles determined by the assembly of nanometer-scale proteins? How do complex structures grow and duplicate? How are non-membrane-bound organelles differentiated from the cytoplasm?

The Wang lab (Dr. Jennifer Wang, PI) studies these questions in the context of the mammalian centrosome-cilium complex. This highly conserved structure is involved in cell division, signaling and motility. We use CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, high resolution microscopy, and biochemical techniques to investigate how this complex forms and functions.

We are part of the Department of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis.

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    Lab lunch!

    Lab lunch!

    We enjoy lab lunch at Turmeric, and celebrate everyone’s achievements this year. Happy holidays from the Wang lab!

    12/18/25

    Erica’s review is published!

    Erica’s review is published!

    Erica’s review on centriole loss is out! Centrioles are typically thought to be extremely stable, yet they can be lost from cells. Here, we summarize the published literature on centriole stability and loss. We suggest models and future directions for the field.
    11/28/25

    Kate presents at the Undergraduate Research Symposium!