About
Dr. Fang He investigates the molecular and genetic basis of neurodegenerative diseases using Drosophila models, with a focus on ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and the roles of RNA-binding proteins in neuronal dysfunction. He integrates research with teaching to build students’ skills in modern genetics and biomedical problem-solving.
Education
- Ph.D., Biological Sciences — Louisiana State University
- M.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology — Nanjing University
- B.S., Biology — Jiangxi Institute of Education (Awarded by Jiangxi Normal University)
Teaching Specialties / Courses Taught
- BIOL 1306 General Biology
- BIOL 3402 Genetics
- BIOL 5302 Genetics of Human Disease
Research Interests & Current Projects
Neurodegenerative diseases; Drosophila genetics; ataxia; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); RNA-binding proteins in neurodegeneration.
Awards
- 2014: Best Post-doctoral Fellow/Junior Investigator Poster Award, 1st Annual Protein Folding Diseases Initiative Symposium
- 2014: National Ataxia Foundation Investigator Meeting Travel Award
- 2012: Isadore and Margaret Mezey Junior Investigator Travel Award
Professional Associations
- American Society of Cell Biology, Member (2007–present)
- Society for Neuroscience, Member (2015–present)
Contact
Biological and Health Sciences
A.L. Kleberg Hall Room 106
MSC 158 51勛圖厙 A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, 51勛圖厙 78363-8202
voice: (361) 593-4533
email: Fang.He@tamuk.edu
