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Personal profile
Research
I am conducting research on genome editing and advanced gene therapy with particular focus on the discovery of gene editing systems, engineering Cas proteins with improved activity and specificity, and the development of delivery methods. Using these gene editing solutions, my goal is to develop advanced genetic therapy for patients affected by neuromuscular diseases and cardiometabolic diseases.
Profile
As a professor, I conduct research in genome editing and advanced gene therapy. In my work, I am particularly interested in developing precision gene editing tools like CRISPR and apply these tools to cure human diseases such as neuromuscular disorders, cardiometabolic diseases. I have a degree in bioengineering and biomedicine, and my current roles include principal investigator at the Department of Biomedicine and Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, and affiliated researcher at DANDRITE.
Commissioned
Through my work with DANDRITE and as spokesperson for the affiliated researchers, I provide science-based advice to help promote collaborations at local, national and international levels. I am currently a member of the expert panel for EU COST Action on Genome editing technology for human disease therapy, the internal research consortium FarmGTEx, and the European Innovative Health Initiative project NHPig.
Cooperation and dissemination
I collaborate with many national and international scientists on genome engineering, regenerative medicine, and personalised medicine. The goal is to conduct excellent research and innovation which could not be achieved by a research group alone.
Teaching
I teach genetics and personalised medicine on the bachelor's degree programmes in medicine and odontology, genetics and epigenetics on the master’s degree programme in medicine, and the genome engineering on the PhD degree programme. Using a research-based teaching strategy, my goal is to educate future talents with independent, systemic and critical knowledge and thinking in future medicine. I have also contributed to the development of teaching materials (book) in genome engineering.
Job responsibilities
My primary area of responsibility is conducting independent research in the development of genome editing tools and advanced genetic therapy. I also work with biomarkers discovery using OMICS technologies like single-cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics. I am responsible for teaching the genome engineering for PhD students and contributed to medical student education in genetics and personalised medicine.
External positions
Professor, Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Forskningsudvalget
Oct 2022 → …
Keywords
- Transcription control
- Transcriptome
- Single cell sequencing
- Biomarkers
- Cancer
- Cancer biology
- Cancer genomics
- Cancer therapy
- Genetics
- epigenetics
- stem cell biology
- cancer genomics
- Biotechnology
- genetic engineering
- CRISPR
- Gene delivery
- gene editing
- gene regulation
Areas of expertise
- Gene Editing, CRISPR
- Genetic Therapy
- Personalised Medicine
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Biomarker Discovery
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Advancing CRISPR Gene Therapy by Lipid Nanoparticles (LNP) Delivery
Luo, Y. (PI)
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2026
Project: Research
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EXOCURE: Ex vivo CRISPR repair and the creation of muscle stem cells for curing Duchenne muscular dystrophy
01/01/2022 → 31/12/2024
Project: Research
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Research output
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Single-Cell Transcriptome Atlas of Murine Endothelial Cells
Kalucka, J., de Rooij, L. P. M. H., Goveia, J., Rohlenova, K., Dumas, S. J., Meta, E., Conchinha, N. V., Taverna, F., Teuwen, L.-A., Veys, K., García-Caballero, M., Khan, S., Geldhof, V., Sokol, L., Chen, R., Treps, L., Borri, M., de Zeeuw, P., Dubois, C. & Karakach, T. K. & 15 others, , Feb 2020, In: Cell. 180, 4, p. 764-779.e20 36 p.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
790 Citations (Scopus) -
Inactivation of porcine endogenous retrovirus in pigs using CRISPR-Cas9
Niu, D., Wei, H.-J., Lin, L., George, H., Wang, T., Lee, I.-H., Zhao, H.-Y., Kan, Y., Shrock, E., Lesha, E., Wang, G., Luo, Y., Qing, Y., Jiao, D., Zhao, H., Zhou, X., Wang, S., Wei, H., Güell, M. & Church, G. M. & 1 others, , 22 Sept 2017, In: Science. 357, 6357, p. 1303-1307 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
576 Citations (Scopus) -
Massively targeted evaluation of therapeutic CRISPR off-targets in cells
Pan, X., Qu, K., Yuan, H., Xiang, X., Anthon, C., Pashkova, L., Liang, X., Han, P., Corsi, G. I., Xu, F., Liu, P., Zhong, J., Zhou, Y., Ma, T., Jiang, H., Liu, J., Wang, J., Jessen, N., Bolund, L. & Yang, H. & 5 others, , Dec 2022, In: Nature Communications. 13, 1, 14 p., 4049.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open Access17 Citations (Scopus) -
Enhancing CRISPR-Cas9 gRNA efficiency prediction by data integration and deep learning
Xiang, X., Corsi, G. I., Anthon, C., Qu, K., Pan, X., Liang, X., Han, P., Dong, Z., Liu, L., Zhong, J., Ma, T., Wang, J., Zhang, X., Jiang, H., Xu, F., Liu, X., Xu, X., Wang, J., Yang, H. & Bolund, L. & 4 others, , 1 Dec 2021, In: Nature Communications. 12, 1, 3238.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open Access96 Citations (Scopus) -
A compendium of genetic regulatory effects across pig tissues
The PigGTEx Consortium, Jan 2024, In: Nature Genetics. 56, 1, p. 112-123 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open Access61 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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CellX Meeting on Single Cell and Spatial OMICS 2023
Porpiglia, E. (Organizer), Cheng, L. (Organizer) & Luo, Y. (Organizer)
22 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organisation af a conference
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The Roslin Institute
Luo, Y. (Visiting researcher)
15 Apr 2013 → 15 Jun 2013Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Development of BRCA1 Knockout Pigs and Transcriptome Studies of Disease Progression
Luo, Y. (Invited speaker)
13 Jan 2012Activity: Presentations, memberships, employment, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
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2nd International Symposium on Breast Cancer Prevention
Luo, Y. (Invited speaker)
9 Oct 2011 → 11 Oct 2011Activity: Presentations, memberships, employment, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
Prizes
Press/Media
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Video: Lad EU-netværk fremme karriereren - især hvis du er yngre forsker
Luo, Y., Schlünssen, V. & Laustsen, C.
10/02/2021
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media