Feng Lab Team

Dr. Yongqiang (Yong) Feng is dedicated to unraveling the mechanisms that control T-cell immune tolerance. This process enables T cells to remain non-reactive against specific targets, such as self-tissues, food antigens, or the commensal microbiome. This is crucial for the immune system to fight infections without mistakenly attacking self and non-harmful foreign antigens. Dr. Feng employs innovative approaches to identify the fundamental principles governing immune tolerance, which are implicated in various diseases, including autoimmune disorders, tissue damage, degeneration, cancer and aging. Additionally, he is developing novel strategies to program T cells for both basic research and translational applications.