Faculty Profile
Qin Feng
Associate Professor
Department of Biology and Biochemistry
Research Division: Cell and Molecular Biology (Primary)
Office: Science & Engineering Research Center, 3009
Contact: qfeng4@central.uh.edu - 832-842-8824
Education: Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Transcriptional control of Gene Expression in Human Diseases
Aberrant regulation of gene expression is one of key mechanisms underlying the development of human diseases. Our research has been focused on dissecting the molecular events that lead to aberrant gene expression and identifying novel therapeutic targets for better treatments. Ongoing projects in Dr. Feng’s lab include: (1) Transcriptional elongation control of HIV-1 and cancer genes; (2) Epigenetic function of TDRD1 in prostate tumorigenesis; (3) Development of novel PSMA-specific Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-Natural Killer (NK) cells.
Honors & Awards
- 2014–16, AIDS Society/NIH/CFAR Creative and Novel Ideas in HIV Research Award
- 2013–16, DOD CDMRP Breast Cancer Research Program Idea Award
- 2011–13, NIDDK Diabetes Research Center Pilot and Feasibility Grant Award
- 2009–13, NIDDK Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)
- 2007–09, NIDDK Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows (F32)
- 2006, Endocrine Society Annual Meeting Travel Award
- 2006, Endocrine Scholar Award
- 2005, Scientific Presentation Award in the Society of Chinese Bioscientists in North America-Texas Annual Symposium
- 2003, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Graduate Fellow Award
Organizations, Outreach, Boards, Memberships
- 2014–2016, Member of AIDS Society
- 2004–2012, Member of Endocrine Society