Zheng Kuang

Zheng Kuang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on host-microbe interactions, particularly the role of the intestinal microbiota in regulating host metabolism and immunity. Kuang's work explores how microbial communities influence host physiology through mechanisms such as the circadian clock and immune signaling pathways. His laboratory employs a combination of genetic, molecular, and computational approaches to uncover the molecular basis of these interactions. Kuang has published extensively in high-impact journals, including Science and Nature Methods, and his research has been recognized for its contributions to synthetic biology and systems genetics.

Zheng Kuang is a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University with expertise in gut microbiome metabolism, immunity, and circadian rhythms. Their work explores how the gut microbiota influences host physiology through mechanisms such as the circadian clock and histone deacetylase 3. Kuang's research also investigates the interplay between microbial metabolites and host immunity, including the role of indole metabolites in tumor biology. Additionally, they examine the impact of microbial interactions on lipid metabolism and intestinal immunity through long noncoding RNAs and bactericidal proteins. Their studies highlight the significance of microbial-host communication in metabolic and immune regulation.