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Multi-organ Transcriptomic Organization and Its Functional Modulation in Metabolic and Reproductive Systems

PhD defence

In short
  • 23 September 2026
  • 10.30- 12.00 h
  • Auditorium Omnia, building 105, Wageningen Campus
  • Livestream available

Summary

The body relies on different organs working together to maintain normal function, while each organ also has its own specialized role. This research examined these relationships in two body systems. In the male reproductive system, the testis and different regions of the epididymis were studied to understand the organization of tissues involved in sperm production, maturation, and transport. In the metabolic system, the liver and different types of fat tissue were examined for their roles in the storage, use, and distribution of energy. The results also showed that tissues within each system have their own characteristics, while also sharing common patterns across organs. Similar changes were found in several tissues, indicating that some biological processes are coordinated across different parts of the body. These findings provide a broader understanding of organ relationships and may offer more information for future research on reproduction, metabolism, and health in animals and humans.

PhD candidate

The candidate of the PhD defence "Multi-organ Transcriptomic Organization and Its Functional Modulation in Metabolic and Reproductive Systems".

H (Huifang) Kang

PhD candidate

About the PhD defence

Date

Wed 23 September 2026
10:30 - 12:00

Organisational unit

Animal Breeding and Genomics, WIAS, Wageningen University & Research

Room

Auditorium

PhD candidate