About Us

The Kyung lab is interested in how metabolism regulate mammalian aging and longevity at the organismal level. They have a strong interest in developing novel molecules that may slow or even reverse main aspects of aging as well as prevent or treat a wide array of age-related diseases.  

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The lab employs both wet molecular techniques and dry computational approaches to understand mechanistic insight for biological processes to extend healthspan.  

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Current projects involve understanding how mitochondria crosstalk with nucleus to protect cells against stresses linked to aging (Cell Metabolism, 2018), identifying therapeutic effect of fasting for age-related diseases including cancer (Plos Biology, 2017), developing novel target for neurodegenerative diseases (Theranostics, 2022) and developing novel therapeutic strategy for reprogramming of energy metabolism to extend healthspan .