Ding, Lianggong Nanyang

Asst. Prof. Ding, Lianggong Nanyang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University. His research focuses on the spatiotemporal orchestration of lipid metabolic processes across various subcellular compartments, including mitochondria, peroxisomes, lipid droplets, Golgi apparatus, and cytoplasm, with an emphasis on lipolysis and ketogenesis. His work explores the roles of these interactions in maintaining organismal homeostasis and their contributions to metabolic disorders. Ding's research areas include hepatic metabolism, peroxisomes, mitochondria, ketogenesis, and lipolysis. His laboratory investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying lipid metabolism and its implications in metabolic diseases.

Lianggong Ding's research focuses on metabolic syndrome, adipocyte biology, and hepatocyte function. His work explores the molecular mechanisms underlying adipocyte thermogenesis, lipolysis, and adipogenesis, with an emphasis on regulatory pathways and signaling molecules. Ding's studies also investigate the role of peroxisomal β-oxidation, mitochondrial fission, and autophagy in metabolic regulation. His research integrates single-cell transcriptomics and functional assays to uncover novel therapeutic targets for obesity and metabolic disorders. By examining adipocyte-secreted factors and their interactions with other cell types, Ding contributes to understanding the complex interplay between adipose tissue and systemic metabolism.