APReCIAT Laboratory

Weiss Lab

Welcome to the University of Miami Thyroid Study Unit, a leading research facility dedicated to the clinical and laboratory investigation of inherited and rare thyroid disorders. Our mission is to advance understanding, diagnosis, and treatment in this field through both clinical studies and basic science research.

Pastori Lab

Dr. Pastori’s overall research interests focus on the development of translational molecular strategies for the advancement of type 1 diabetes treatments, including regenerative approaches for pancreatic islets and beta-cells.

Paus Lab

Dr Paus’ laboratory focuses on the biology and pathology of human hair follicles, covering a wide range of topics from hair growth control, pigmentation, neuroendocrinology, neurobiology and immunology of the hair follicle via the pathobiology of alopecia areata, lichen planopilaris, and frontal fibrosing alopecia to novel management strategies for chemotherapy-induced alopecia and hair graying.

Chaudhari Lab

The Chaudhari lab studies cellular physiology of the taste system in the peripheral detectors, the taste buds, and in the sensory neurons that innervate them. We use a variety of tools – from single-cell RNA sequencing, to confocal microscopy, to in vivo Ca2+ imaging in anesthetized mice.

Ajdic Lab

Our research is focused on understanding bacterial biofilm infection, especially skin and wound infection. Specifically, we study microbiomes of wounds, including chronic wounds. Our research has also expanded into the field of antimicrobial peptides that target skin and wound infection. This is crucial early-stage research aimed at developing novel antibiofilm therapies.

Lindau Lab

The central project in our laboratory is currently the investigation of the molecular machine, which releases many neurotransmitters and hormones in the body.

Schally Lab

McDonald Lab

Daunert Lab

Our group genetically engineers living cells and proteins for environmental detection, molecular sensing, molecular diagnostics, point-of-care tests, biomarker identification, and drug delivery. Additionally, the research of the group focuses on the development of targeted and responsive drug delivery systems.