Eric Wang,
Professor
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About Eric Wang
I’ve always been interested in biological systems, and I entered this field in part because I have family members affected by myotonic dystrophy. Our lab focuses on three main areas: studying the pathogenesis of microsatellite repeat diseases, in particular myotonic dystrophy; studying the basics of how RNA is processed and localized in cells in tissues; and combining insights made in both of those areas to develop treatments for people with these diseases. We use a number of traditional molecular and cell biological approaches, as well as cutting-edge sequencing and computational approaches. A critical tool for us is deep sequencing, which allows us to obtain millions of data points in a single experiment. While we have applied this approach to studying muscle and heart changes in DM patients, we are now studying the central nervous system and trying to connect RNA changes to important symptoms such as sleepiness, fatigue, learning and memory, and executive functioning.
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
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GMS6920 – Genetics Journal Colloquy
College of Medicine
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BMS6003 – Genetics and Health
College of Medicine
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GMS7980 – Research for Doctoral Dissertation
College of Medicine
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GMS7979 – Advanced Research
College of Medicine
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GMS7794 – Neuroscience Seminar
College of Medicine
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EGN4912 – Engineering Directed Independent Research
Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
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GMS5905 – Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences
College of Medicine
Research Profile
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Publications
Academic Articles
Grants
Education
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PhD
Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
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BA Biochemistry
Harvard College
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 273-7601
- Business:
- eric.t.wang@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100266
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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2033 MOWRY RD RM 204
GAINESVILLE FL 32610