Assistant Professor
Cell and Tissue Biology
The Gong lab studies how cell polarity controls the dynamic processes that drive tissue development, homeostasis, and regeneration. Our work uncovers fundamental principles of polarity that integrate signaling pathways with organelle organization. By harnessing this knowledge, we aim to engineer cells to guide development and combat disease. Currently, we are focusing on a novel form of structural polarity, which we term ER–PM contacts–dependent polarity. This polarity provides a fundamental mechanism for how cells decide when and where to move and may offer new insights into neurobiology, immunology, and developmental biology.