iPSC-Perturbation Lab @ Medical College of Wisconsin

We explore and study biological systems using stem cell research and high-throughput CRISPR screens to better understand the mechanisms of heart disease and develop new treatments for the improvement of human well-being.

Recent Highlights

Nov 2025

Research highlight by Wenjing and Payton

Check out the research highlight by Wenjing and Payton.

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Sep 2025

Our lab received NHLBI R01 funding support

We are grateful for the NHLBI R01 funding support.

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July 2024

Dr. Liu is AHA BCVS outstanding early career faculty finalist

Congratulations to Dr. Liu for being selected as a finalist. Listen to our work on the Circulation Research podcast.

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Ongoing

We are recruiting!

Our lab is always interested in recruiting talented and motivated Postdoc and Ph.D. students! For more information, click on the link below.

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2024

MCW Cancer Center Award

Thank you MCW Cancer Center for supporting our lab's Cardio-oncology research with a one-year $50K award!

2023-2026

AHA Award

Thanks to the American Heart Association for supporting Dr. Liu's cardio-oncology CRISPR screen research (Second Century Early Faculty Independence Award).

August 1, 2023

Lab Opening

Our lab officially opened at the Medical College of Wisconsin, beginning our journey in stem cell and CRISPR research.