The Truong lab investigates the possibilities of our genomes by writing in synthetic DNA hundreds of kilobases at a time.
This capability will enable us to build sophisticated cellular programs — arming our cells with functionalities to fight cancer, autoimmune disease, neurodegeneration, or age-related diseases.
We focus on the engineering of human and mouse pluripotent stem cells, the start of all other cells. We then coax
them into immune cells as living therapies or
tissue cells for regenerative medicine.
We aspire to codify the grammar
and language of cellular
communication and
programming.
Make better, safer and more accessible cell therapies and regenerative medicines.
Inclusion, Respect, Understanding, Integrity, Impact, Innovation, Creativity, Wonder, Work-Life Balance
Synthetic Cells and Genomes
Values
Mission
Recent News
Open Positions
The Truong lab has immediate openings for Postdoctoral Fellows and PhD students. We will consider guided studies students in spring.
The Beginning!
The Truong lab will officially open on September 1st, 2021 at New York University Tandon School of Engineering. The lab will be located in the east medical corridor by the School of Medicine in Manhattan.
Funding
The Truong Lab has been awarded an NIH Director's New Innovator award (DP2) from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for 5 years.