The Wang Lab is interested in the homeostatic regulation of metabolism-related physiology and behavior. Our current research focuses on the architecture and function of the hypothalamic neural circuitry in rodents, with two major research programs: 1) thermoregulation mediated by the preoptic area, and 2) the circadian clock located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Our long-term goal is to understand the molecular mechanism underlying hibernation and apply this knowledge in clinics.

Research in the Wang Lab is oriented around scientific questions, but not specific technoloy. Modern neuroscience research benefits from the integration of multidisciplinary approaches; we employ a diverse set of experimental strategies in our research programs, including but not limited to electrophysiology, real-time imaging, optogenetics, neuronal tracing, single-cell RNA-seq, mass-spec, and animal behavior analysis. We are also actively involved in developing novel technologies for neuroscience research.

The research projects in the Wang Lab at CIBR is funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.